Villa Maria Keltern Chardonnay

One of New Zealand’s best Chardonnay producers, one of New Zealand’s top Chardonnay labels! The single vineyard Keltern Chardonnay from the Keltern vineyard in Hawke’s Bay was planted in 1999 and a little over twenty years later it’s won countless Trophies, Gold medals and Five Star reviews.

As Master of Wine Bob Campbell called it – “Keltern Chardonnay is rapidly gaining cult status.”

Part of Villa Maria’s top tier of wines (called ‘The Icons’) Keltern Chardonnay is all class and while you can enjoy it on release, there’s no hurry and it’ll certainly hit its straps after a couple of years in bottle. A powerful, richly flavoured, slightly smoky, complex style that is sure to impress any Chardonnay lover – especially those with expensive taste!

You only have to glance at the gongs to see what a class act this is 2024 is. Scoring 95/100 with one of the world’s most influential wine critics, James Suckling, who said “A serious, textural and flavorful chardonnay. On the nose it shows spiced apples, dried pears, baking spices and some cedar. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Seductive texture on the palate. Plenty of tension, yet it remains focused and driven. Long finish. Sustainable. Drink or hold.”

Kelter is also classified as a “Super Classic” by wine critic Michael Cooper. To make Michael Cooper’s Super Classic list you’ve got to be top dog and have achieved scores of “Excellence” in at least five vintages.

Enjoy now or cellar for 6-8 years from vintage.