Villa Maria Single Vineyard Keltern Chardonnay

Villa Maria Single Vineyard Keltern Chardonnay

Wine Description

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 exceptional Chardonnay, earning it’s pace amongst New Zealand’s finest with an unparalleled consistency in blind tasting success across multiple formats since the initial 2002 vintage.

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Acclaim
The 2022 Keltern Chardonnay is tropical and with a creamy texture in the mouth, with yellow peach and sweet apricot fruit. This has salty acidity and attractive drive across the mouth. The cooler 2022 season has imbued the wine with energy and texture. I like this wine very much today. — Wine Advocate, Mar 2025
“This premium Chardonnay, from a well-known Kiwi brand, is a creamy, rich wine with aromas of peach, lemon custard, ginger cookie and toast. The palate is almost surprisingly fresh, with the acidity adding welcome freshness to the oaky, lactic intensity. It drives fruit flavors through to a long finish.” – (Cellar Selection) — Wine Enthusiast, Apr 2024
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Keltren Vineyard, Hawkes Bay
Soil composition
Silt loams layered over red metals, including large free-draining gravel stones
Year vineyard planted:
1999
Average Vine Age:
up to 21 years
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Fermentation container:
French barriques
Malolactic fermentation:
60%
Length of aging before bottling:
11 months in barrique
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.29
Acidity:
7.1 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Residual sugar:
2.0 g/L