Pioneer Block 4 Sawcut Chardonnay

An elegant and complex straw-colored white wine with notes of tropical fruit and hazelnut, complemented by a delicate hint of spice and smoky undertones of toasted almonds.

The fruit was hand-harvested once it had reached full physiological and optimal ripeness. At the winery, it was pressed whole to preserve the fruit’s finest qualities. The wine was fermented in French oak barriques, one quarter of which were new. It then underwent malolactic fermentation, followed by a further ten months of ageing on the lees with regular stirring. The wine was then carefully blended, stabilised and prepared for bottling.

Dry Chardonnay from the Ure Valley in Marlborough pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, baked trout, or creamy pasta dishes. It also complements milder cheeses such as Brie or Camembert, as well as grilled vegetables like asparagus or zucchini. Its full flavour and subtle oak notes make it ideal with creamy sauces or seafood such as prawns or oysters.

This family winery, founded in 1994,
is a pioneer in the Marlborough region.
It is now one of New Zealand’s leading
wineries, with award-winning wines year after year.