NZ
Australia
Dan Brennan selects Chenin Blanc from cooler Hawke's Bay sites to craft vibrant, Loire‑inspired wines.
Fermented in stainless steel to preserve varietal aromatics; bottled under screwcap.
The wine is dry, with green apple and honey notes, moderate alcohol and crisp acidity.
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Description
Decibel's Hawke's Bay Chenin Blanc is a testament to both the region's versatility and winemaker Daniel Brennan's pursuit of Loire Valley-inspired precision. Sourced from cool riverbed sites, grapes are picked by hand and whole-bunch pressed to retain natural freshness and delicate aromatics. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at low temperatures, often with wild yeasts, and a small portion may be aged on lees in neutral barrels for added complexity and mouthfeel. The resulting wine is bright, dry and expressive, featuring aromas of green apple, quince, honeysuckle and a touch of beeswax. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, subtle minerality and a clean, persistent finish. Designed to be food-friendly, this Chenin Blanc matches beautifully with seafood, spicy Asian cuisine, goat cheese or summer salads, and also offers the structure for rewarding short-term cellaring. It's a prime example of how New Zealand's Hawke's Bay can reinterpret classic varieties with a modern touch.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Asian
Cheese
Spicy
Description
Decibel's Hawke's Bay Chenin Blanc is a testament to both the region's versatility and winemaker Daniel Brennan's pursuit of Loire Valley-inspired precision. Sourced from cool riverbed sites, grapes are picked by hand and whole-bunch pressed to retain natural freshness and delicate aromatics. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at low temperatures, often with wild yeasts, and a small portion may be aged on lees in neutral barrels for added complexity and mouthfeel. The resulting wine is bright, dry and expressive, featuring aromas of green apple, quince, honeysuckle and a touch of beeswax. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, subtle minerality and a clean, persistent finish. Designed to be food-friendly, this Chenin Blanc matches beautifully with seafood, spicy Asian cuisine, goat cheese or summer salads, and also offers the structure for rewarding short-term cellaring. It's a prime example of how New Zealand's Hawke's Bay can reinterpret classic varieties with a modern touch.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Asian
Cheese
Spicy
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Asian
Cheese
Spicy