2025 Duck Hunter Gisborne Oaked Chardonnay, Marlborough
A creamy and balanced oaked Chardonnay – perfect for classic dishes and cozy dinners
Grapes and Vinification
This 2023 Chardonnay from Duck Hunter combines New Zealand’s fresh fruit with elegant notes from oak aging – a textbook example of a balanced oaked Chardonnay.
- Chardonnay – known for fullness, ripe fruit, and the ability to take on flavors from oak
- Hand-picked in Gisborne – an area ideal for white wine production
- Fermented and aged in French oak barrels to add complexity and structure
Terroir and Origin
The wine comes from Gisborne on the North Island of New Zealand, where warm days and cool nights create perfect conditions for Chardonnay.
Soil: Fertile, clay and limestone-rich soils – provide fullness and minerality
Tasting Notes
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Aroma: Vanilla, ripe peach, citrus, and a light toasted character
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Taste: Creamy and rounded with notes of pineapple, butter, toasted nuts, and subtle spices
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Mouthfeel: Full-bodied and smooth with well-integrated acidity and a long, soft finish
Serving and Food Pairing
Serving temperature: 10-12°C
- Wine for chicken in cream sauce – matches perfectly with the wine's creamy style
- Wine for grilled salmon – richness and oak notes complement the fish
- Wine for hard cheeses like Comté or Gruyère
- Wine for Asian food with coconut milk – plays off the exotic notes.
