Little X Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2023

Little X Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay is generous, silky Chardonnay that brings plenty of flavour without letting the oak take over. Peach, grapefruit and ripe stone fruit are layered with cashew, vanilla and gentle baking spice, while bright citrus acidity keeps the creamy palate fresh and balanced. Crafted by winemaker Tim Adams from selected Hawke’s Bay sites, it delivers the rounded texture and savoury complexity Chardonnay drinkers are chasing at a particularly approachable level. An easy choice for roast chicken, creamy pasta, smoked salmon or simply pouring a proper glass of Chardonnay without overthinking it.

What the winery says:

Fruit is sourced from selected vineyards across sunny Hawke’s Bay and harvested using a combination of hand and machine picking. The wine is fermented and matured across stainless steel and seasoned oak barrels, followed by eight months resting on lees and partial malolactic fermentation. Peach, grapefruit and stone fruit are joined by vanilla, cashew and subtle baking spice, leading into a smooth, creamy palate with nutty oak complexity, lively citrus freshness and a mouth-watering finish.