• French oak
• Nectarine & lemon
• Nougat & hazelnut
• Bright acidity

"It's elegantly composed and expressed, showing nectarine, nougat, lemon peel and hazelnut aromas, leading to a finely flowing palate that's creamy and rounded. Well supported by bright acidity, finishing delightfully long and smooth. At its best: now to 2027" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2023

Savor the depth of the 2022 Toi Toi Reserve Gisborne Chardonnay. This rich, creamy wine boasts pronounced notes of vibrant grapefruit, succulent peach, and exotic fig, subtly balanced by hints of French oak. With a medium to full-bodied structure, it delivers a powerful, yet smooth taste. 

From snow capped mountains to endless coastline, our native Toi Toi expresses itself distinctively across New Zealand. This adaptability is the inspiration for our wines - crafted from New Zealand’s best grape growing regions. Proudly family owned and sustainably produced – protecting our lands for future generations.

Toi Toi Reserve Chardonnay grapes are sourced from our Brunton Road Vineyard located on the Patutahi Plateau. This is one of the youngest growing areas within the Gisborne appellation and is showing significant promise. The Kaiti clay loam soils in this growing area have produced premium, richly flavoured wines – Golden Queen peach, ripe citrus, and fig notes. It is generally warmer and drier than other Gisborne growing areas.

Mendoza and Clone 15 Chardonnay grapes are harvested mid-March in the cooler evening or early morning and taken directly to a local winery for juicing. Gently pressed, the free-run juice is fermented in stainless steel, with a portion wild fermented in puncheons to add a savoury complexity. It is aged for 9 months on French oak and in French oak puncheons with some stirring of the lees, which gives it a creamy texture and accentuates the fruit flavour. The wine undergoes partial malolactic fermentation, which softens the wine and adds a creamy richness.

Food Pairing: Perfectly versatile, our Reserve Chardonnay makes it an ideal companion for seafood pasta creations and grilled chicken, elevating your dining experience.