Te Awanga Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2014

As a child Rod McDonald always thought he’d grow up to be a farmer. But some point in his teens he decided he wasn’t going to live his life defined by a nursery rhyme anymore! He threw caution to the wind and dived head first into the world of winemaking instead. (Truth be told, he couldn’t bear the thought of all that moo-ing)

Rod may not have followed his childhood ambitions but he still likes to get his hands dirty from time to time. He has his very own ‘special piece of dirt’ in beachside town Te Awanga where he grows the grapes for this classic Chardonnay; a beautifully rich white wine with sweet scents of citrus, vanilla and crème brulee followed by white peaches and a bright acidity on the palate.

Don’t dwell too much on the past, Rod, we don’t know about you but we’re rather glad you found your way out of the paddock and into the vineyard!

Rod McDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O
But now he makes delicious wines E-I-E-I-OOO this is good...

Hawkes Bay Wine Company is a family owned and operated business born out of a love of wine making in the place called home - Hawkes Bay. Founded in 2006 to showcase what Hawkes Bay wines could be like, using the finest vineyards coupled with the geographical and climate diversification presented in New Zealands north island. They have an enduring purpose: to grow, harvest and craft world class wines. And smile while doing it.

This white wine is a classic example of a Hawke's Bay Chardonnay with aromas of citrus, vanilla and crème brulee and a rich, brightly acidic palate with white peach flavours and toasty oak that adds to the wines complexity.