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The Keltern Vineyard was established in 1999. Sitting east of Maraekakaho and hugging the western edge of the Bridge Pa Triangle and the Ngaruroro river, this unique site has over time become synonymous with Chardonnay, earning its pace amongst New Zealand’s finest with unparalleled consistency in blind tasting success across multiple formats since the initial 2002 vintage.
Located east of the Maraekakaho region in Hawkes Bay, directly in the path of cool air currents flowing from a mountain range to the west, the Keltern Vineyard is an inland site, buffered by the Ngaruroro River. Established on an ancient riverbed planted in 1999, the vineyard has silt loams layered over red metals, including large free-draining gravel stones.
Roast Chicken with delicious roasted garden vegetables
Displaying a brilliant lime-tinted gold hue in the glass, the nose offers an enticing and exotic mix with aromas of ripe stone fruit, fresh lemon and warm brioche, complemented by underlying notes of spicy oak
The palate is generous and silky initially then the long line of concentration and natural acidity leads to a sustained and elegant finish. This wine will develop further complexity, mineral and toast like characters with careful cellaring.
