Man O' War Valhalla Chardonnay

Man O' War Valhalla ChardonnayA striking expression of coastal Waiheke. The nose is tight and flinty, offering layers of struck match, white grapefruit, lemon pith, and crushed seashell. Subtle hints of orchard blossom and grilled peach sit beneath, wrapped in a cool, maritime lift. On the palate, Valhalla is razor sharp and direct, driven by citrus and green stone fruit over a firm spine of acidity. The lack of malolactic fermentation preserves clarity and tension, while the

The flavour and aroma profile are that of fresh stone fruit

Drink now or enjoy for a decade

charred timber character that lingers pleasantly

Wines with purity

Swiftsure Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2023

lavender and earthy notes

on the warm clay hillside of Eastern Waiheke Island

and crisp tannin

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The wine is full-bodied with an excellent balance between fruit weight

We’ve hand-selected just over half of these to enter our breeding stock