supporting the fruit rather than driving it
This Chardonnay displays the delightful fresh tropical fruit flavours that the Chardonnayvariety develops in unique cool climate vineyard site
gently opulent core
patinated depth without overshadowing the fruit
giving the wine drive and precision without harshness
Kenzie Heretaunga Syrah Swinney supporting the fruit rather thanThe palate is bright, spicy, and finely structured, opening with blackberry, dark plum, and boysenberry lifted by fresh, coolclimate acidity that keeps the wine taut and energetic. Tannins are fine, graphiteedged, and gently firm, giving shape without heaviness. The midpalate reveals notes of violet, black pepper, olive tapenade, and a subtle smokymineral thread, showing classic Hawkes Bay Syrah character with a lighter, more lifted Kenzie touch. The