2019 Smith & Sheth Cru Heretaunga Chardonnay

Steve Smith MW has a formidable reputation in the wine industry and Brian Sheth is an investor and wildlife conservationist with a strong love for New Zealand. They share a love of fine wine and in 2014 realised their dream and began building on over 35 years spent forging relationships. Smith & Sheth hand select only the best fruit from exceptional vineyards, then nurture, blend and bottle wines that express the beauty and character of a place, and the passion of its people under the CRU label.

The Cru Heretaunga Chardonnay is 100% barrique fermented old vine Chardonnay from vineyards in the Bridge Pa and Gimblett Gravels regions of Hawke's Bay. On the palate it is fruit driven yet complex. Fresh acidity balanced by a creamy, lingering texture.

96 points - Wine Orbit