Smith & Sheth CRU Heretaunga Chardonnay 2023

Hawke’s Bay had an incredibly unique season with regard to climate, spurred by a La Niña weather pattern persisting for its third year, bringing significant precipitation, and mild overnight temperatures.

With Chardonnay’s fragility in wet seasons, canopy management was crucial to sustain a healthy crop. All parcels were hand leaf plucked to expose the fruit to the morning sun, while allowing ample airflow through the fruit zone. 100% hand harvesting resulted in clean, optimally ripe fruit to the win

All vineyards are run to Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand standards with a nil residue spray programme.