Chardonnay and Blends

Poor old Chardonnay has suffered a consumer backlash over the last few years. Despite this it remains one of the world's most planted grape. Chardonnay is still the most planted grape in New Zealand. The watch-word for Chardonnay now is diversity. The grape is capable of a myriad of styles and Australian and New Zealand winemakers are pushing Chardonnay in many different directions. Dive in and see how you like your Chardonnay! Use our refining search menu (?) on the left to drill down to the exact variety, origin and price of wine you are looking for.
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Mt Hector (Hawkes Bay) 2010 Chardonnay (1 Customer Reviews) Return Trips (?) : 38 Repeat Purchases 1 out of 1 customers rated this wine as good value for money. - South Island Only- Four Stars "wonderfully full-bodied, voluptuous" Joelle Thomson A budget Hawkes Bay chardonnay that punches well above its weight. When it comes to $10.99 chardonnay, most do not deliver. This wine will appeal to the most demanding chardonnay lover. Unoaked! Find out more

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Emergo (Gisborne) Chardonnay 2009 (18 Customer Reviews) Return Trips (?) : 295 Repeat Purchases 17 out of 18 customers rated this wine as good value for money. Three 1/2 Stars - Joelle Thomson "This is a lively, youthfull and spicy Gisborne chardonnay, with loads of body, taste and length. It is outstanding value for money" - Joelle Thomson Emergo wines are a quest for perfection. Take the best fruit from some of the best terroir in New Zealand and match them with New Zealand's best winemakers and you get Emergo. Find out more

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Five Oaks (Nelson) 2010 Chardonnay (13 Customer Reviews) Return Trips (?) : 76 Repeat Purchases 13 out of 13 customers rated this wine as good value for money. The new 2010 vintage is now available and as always from this vineyard the wine is excellent. This is a superb Nelson Chardonnay and is fantastic value for money! Find out more

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Vintage Lane (Marlborough) 2010 Chardonnay (38 Customer Reviews) Return Trips (?) : 52 Repeat Purchases 37 out of 38 customers rated this wine as good value for money. The 2010 vintage is a departure in style over prior vintages; the wine has been tank fermented with extensive use of lees stirring to give a freshness and minerality that reflects much of the character of the french heritage of it's makers. A drier style that will match good NZ fresh seafood dishes. Find out more

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Lammastide (Hawke's Bay) Chardonnay 2009 (10 Customer Reviews) Return Trips (?) : 171 Repeat Purchases 10 out of 10 customers rated this wine as good value for money. 5 Stars 17-/20, Raymond Chan A single vineyard wine, 70% aged in French barriques. Bright, even straw-yellow in colour, this has a full, deep bouquet of minerals, white stonefruit, citrus fruits and earthy notes. Dry and full-bodied at 13.5% alc., this has bold, open flavours of stonefruits with nutty, flinty nuances. A fruit expressive wine, this is a solid and robust, but uncomplicated Chardonnay that has some length of flavour. Serve with antipasto, and match with seafood, poultry and pork over the next 2-3+ years. 17.0-/20 Apr 2011 RRP $22.99 Find out more

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Brightwater (Nelson) Chardonnay 2009 (1 Customer Reviews) 1 out of 1 customers rated this wine as good value for money.    3 ½ Stars – Winestate Magazine, Nelson & Wairarapa Tasting, February 2011 An elegant smooth Chardonnay featuring aromas of ripe peaches and stonefruit backed by sweet spicy notes. It is finely textured with a smooth creamy palate. Citrus and stonefruit characters, along with well integrated french oak, led into a long, seductive finish.   Find out more

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Whitehaven (Marlborough) 2009 Chardonnay (2 Customer Reviews) 2 out of 2 customers rated this wine as good value for money. Gold Medal - NZ International Wine Show 2011 Trophy - Best Commercial White Wine, NZ International Wine Show 2011 Silver Medal - Speigelau 2011 Find out more

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Brightwater (Nelson) Chardonnay 2008 (1 Customer Reviews) Return Trips (?) : 25 Repeat Purchases 1 out of 1 customers rated this wine as good value for money. Bronze medal – Royal Easter Wine Show, February 2010 Elegant, lightly oaked Chardonnay. Displays concentration and fine balance. Find out more

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West Brook (Marlborough) Barrique Ferment Chardonnay 2010 (1 Customer Reviews) Return Trips (?) : 7 Repeat Purchases 1 out of 1 customers rated this wine as good value for money.  Gold Medal - New World Wine Awards 2011 A barrique fermented style Chardonnay of fruit grown on the stony plains of Marlborough.   Find out more

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Brightwater (Nelson) Lord Rutherford Chardonnay 2008 4.5 Stars (91 points) – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, December 2010 4 Stars – Winestate Magazine, Recent Release Tasting, 2010 4 Stars – Michael Coopers Guide to New Zealand Wines 2011 Bronze medal – Royal Easter Wine Show, February 2010 “A full bodied, barrique fermented Chardonnay with intense aromas of hazelnuts and ripe citrus. This is an elegantly structured wine with concentrated citrus flavours. The palate is well balanced, with integrated premium french oak, leading into a clean lingering finish.” Find out more

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