Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay Collection 2023 revealed

Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers is celebrating five years of the prestigious Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection with the announcement of the 2023 vintage selection.

Selected blind by Cameron Douglas, MS, the 12 Chardonnays are chosen to represent the apex of the 2023 vintage. Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers says that each bottle embodies the unwavering dedication, skill, and innovation that defines Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay.

The Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Annual Chardonnay Collection 2023 is:

• AC Reserve Chardonnay 2023

• Alchemy Chardonnay 2023

• Alpha Domus The Batten Chardonnay 2023

• Askerne Reserve Chardonnay 2023

• Bilancia Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2023

• Bilancia Kaikora Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

• Clearview Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2023

• Craggy Range Chardonnay 2023

• Čuvar Iris Chardonnay 2023

• Paritua "Willow" Chardonnay 2023

• Sileni Exceptional Selection Chardonnay 2023

• Squawking Magpie Gravels Chardonnay 2023

Cameron Douglas, MS, says he was deeply impressed with the calibre of the wines. “I remain resolute in my thoughts about Hawke’s Bay as a premier New Zealand Chardonnay producing region. Winemakers here have a true understanding of site and vintage, and this was again expressed in the wines for the 2023 vintage. Congratulations to the producers and the viticulture teams.”