NZ
Australia
Testify is Decibel's flagship range, highlighting single‑vineyard Hawke's Bay fruit.
Chardonnay grapes are barrel‑fermented and aged on lees in French oak, building texture and complexity.
Bottled under screwcap, the wine is dry with ripe stone fruit, citrus and subtle oak toast.
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Description
The Testify label is Decibel's pinnacle, showcasing the best vineyard parcels and winemaking finesse. The Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2022 is hand-picked from selected river-terrace sites, whole-bunch pressed and fermented in French oak barrels (with a portion new), employing indigenous yeasts for complexity. Full malolactic fermentation and regular bâtonnage over an extended lees contact period build texture and richness. Bottled under cork at 13.5% ABV, the wine is pale gold with expressive aromas of ripe peach, grilled citrus, toasted hazelnut, flint and a hint of smoke. The palate is medium-full, creamy and layered, balanced by vibrant acidity and a lingering mineral core. This Chardonnay is an outstanding match for roast chicken, seafood in beurre blanc, or truffled pasta, and is designed for graceful evolution in the cellar.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Shellfish
Description
The Testify label is Decibel's pinnacle, showcasing the best vineyard parcels and winemaking finesse. The Hawke's Bay Chardonnay 2022 is hand-picked from selected river-terrace sites, whole-bunch pressed and fermented in French oak barrels (with a portion new), employing indigenous yeasts for complexity. Full malolactic fermentation and regular bâtonnage over an extended lees contact period build texture and richness. Bottled under cork at 13.5% ABV, the wine is pale gold with expressive aromas of ripe peach, grilled citrus, toasted hazelnut, flint and a hint of smoke. The palate is medium-full, creamy and layered, balanced by vibrant acidity and a lingering mineral core. This Chardonnay is an outstanding match for roast chicken, seafood in beurre blanc, or truffled pasta, and is designed for graceful evolution in the cellar.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Shellfish
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Shellfish