Passion Project: Chardonnay Legend at Kumeu River
"At the top end, New Zealand Chardonnay has never been better."
A panel of 240 wine experts, judged more than 16,000 wines at the awards, held in London.
The tasting note for the International Trophy winner, describes the wine as a "Distinctly modern New Zealand Chardonnay, full of gun smoke, grapefruit skin, toast, vanilla and sizzling butter aromas. White nectarine and peach flavours greet you on the palate which is broad, rich and creamy, yet manages to retain a distinct elegance, with lovely length and a pleasingly dry finish."
This is the fourth accolade the wine has won so far, having picked up three trophies in other competitions.
"Ultimately these awards are an affirmation to the world that Hawkes Bay makes fantastic Chardonnay," says Vidal winemaker Hugh Crichton.
"The Vidal Legacy Chardonnay, is made in limited quantities from our greatest Chardonnay vineyards. The region's climate and our vineyards bring elements of freshness to the wine, so it's not too big and heavy, but has concentration of flavour and depth of complexity. These are all qualities which great wines should have, but not all parts of the world can deliver," he says.
The Vidal Legacy Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2012, available in selected restaurants and fine wine retail stores, has also achieved the following awards:
- Regional Trophy - Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2014
- Champion Exhibition White Wine Trophy – Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2014
- Champion Wine of Show and Bragato Trophy Winner - Bragato Wine Awards 2014
