Church Road Tom Chardonnay 2020, Hawke's Bay

An elegant and layered Chardonnay with underlying drive and great textural focus. Aromas of fragrant citrus, acacia blossom and ripe stonefruit are overlaid with complexities of roasted hazelnut, warm pastry, oak spice and hints of hot stone and gun smoke.

The palate is finely structured with a subtle creaminess through the mid palate and an overall sense of substance and power that is delivered with a focus that suggests litheness rather than weight. This is enhanced by a slate like mineral feel that draws out the finish. With careful cellaring we expect this wine to continue to mature gracefully for 6 years or more from vintage date.

The Church Road Tom Chardonnay pairs wonderfully with shrimp, crab or scallops.