Alchemy Chardonnay

"Reach for the glass and there will be magic" is written on the Alchemy website. A classic Hawke's Bay Chardonnay although more in the riper and fuller-bodied style. One for all Chardonnay lovers of which there are many!

Neal Cave, the owner of Alchemy, used to play competitive league football in his younger days and may have in fact represented New Zealand. Now found more at home on the tractor than on the football pitch Neal grows grapes near Puketapu for a number of Hawke’s Bay wineries. Since 2010, In addition to growing, he has been making his own wine in very small batches. Every wine is designed to delight its followers and delivers flavour without compromise. Get into it!

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About This Wine

Country
NZ
Region
Hawke’s Bay
Type
White
Varietal
Chardonnay
Soils
old river floodplain
Farming
sustainable
Closure
Screwcap
Alcohol
13%
Pairing
a creamy pasta dish, carbonara?

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