Pask Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2020

Delicate aromas of baked apple and grapefruit pith. Creamy and mouthfilling on the palate with subtle nuances of white macadamia nut and citrus blossom. The bright acidity brings a refreshing style with generous weight and length.

Our 60 hectares of vineyards are located on Gimblett Road, where we planted the first vines of what is now the world-famous Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District. Gimblett Gravels is a unique area of land, comprising alluvial deposits exposed when the Ngaruroro River flooded and established a new path 100 years ago. The soil is low in nutrients and laden with stones, gravel and silt. It is this quality, coupled with the area's warmth, that makes it a perfect spot for viticultural and an integral component of our winegrowing story.

Daytime temperatures in our vineyards can be up to 3 degrees warmer during the day in summer and autumn compared with most other areas in Hawke's Bay, while thermal conductivity in the stones contributes to warmer evenings. With the vineyard sheltered from the prevailing winds by the landmark Roy's Hill, hot daytime temperatures coupled with the warming effects of the stony soil produce grapes of intense flavour.

Chardonnay from our Gimblett Road vineyard was harvested in early March 2020 by both hand harvesting and machine harvesting.

Delicate aromas of baked apple and grapefruit pith. Creamy and mouthfilling on the palate with subtle nuances of white macadamia nut and citrus blossom. The bright acidity brings a refreshing style with generous weight and length.