TASTING NOTES FOR Te Mata Elston Chardonnay Hawke’s Bay New Zealand 2023

🍷 Appearance
Pale gold with a luminous, refined brilliance. Elegant and inviting in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Complex and layered, showing grapefruit, white peach and nectarine.
Notes of crème brûlée, toasted sourdough and vanilla intertwine with subtle flinty minerality and roasted nuts.

👅 Palate
Rich yet precise, delivering stone fruit, citrus and lemon curd flavours.
A beautifully balanced palate combines creamy texture with bright, driving acidity and fine oak integration.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and mouth-filling with a refined, textural flow.
The finish is long and elegant, with lingering citrus, nougat and a subtle saline mineral edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A premium Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay—powerful yet poised.
Combines richness, complexity and finesse, showcasing the hallmark balance and precision of Te Mata Estate’s flagship Chardonnay.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast chicken, pork, grilled seafood or creamy pasta dishes. Also excellent with lobster, scallops or richer fish dishes.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously impressive Chardonnay that delivers depth, texture and class.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want to step things up with a premium white that over-delivers on quality.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷