Paddons Paddock 'Pondering' Chardonnay 2022
Paddons Paddock 'Pondering' Chardonnay 2022
2022 Pondering Chardonnay – A rich bouquet of nectarine, Meyer lemon and butterscotch are inter-mingled with aromas of freshly baked bread. The palate has a full texture with good acidity making this wine a perfect aperitif or paired with food.
The wine: Our estate grown grapes were whole bunch pressed, settled lightly and then transferred into old French barriques. Fermentation with indigenous yeast took place over 5 months at 14-19°C followed by 100% malolactic fermentation. The wine was lightly filtered for brightness and clarity. Harvested
The winemaker: Our Chardonnay winemaker is Central Otago legend Dean Shaw. Dean has been making wine with grapes from more than a dozen different vineyards for 18 years, which probably makes him one of the most experienced winemakers in the Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes areas. He started his education in New Zealand before travelling to France where he studied winemaking in Burgundy, Austria and South Africa, and has worked with a number of Central Otago and Queenstown wineries.
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Customer Reviews
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Perfect Sunday vibes
We had an amazing afternoon tasting wines and enjoying live music, after sitting at the tables we moved to our own picnic rug and really love the vibe of this estate.
- Natalie S. - Dec 2023
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Vines and views to die for
We all had our favourites, but the Sauvignon Gris was the overall winner, so a few more added to bill and to take away. Lovely warm and professional service, interior stylish, and good value for money.
- NZgirl69 - Nov 2024
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Fantastic local venue
Such a fantastic Wanaka favourite for spring and summer weekend entertainment; music each fortnight - accompanied by delicious local wines, along with tasty pizzas & platters.
- Chizzamerica - October 2023
Book your tasting now, or join us at the bar.
We’d love you to pop in and see us at our cellar door on the Wānaka-Luggate Highway.
Our wine bar and tasting room is open six days a week (closed Tuesday) 12:00pm - 7:00pm in summer and Thursday to Sunday, 12:00pm - 5:30pm in winter.
Tasting includes four different locally made Paddons Paddock wines for $10, or free of charge when you buy your favourite bottle.
Whether you’re in Queenstown, Cromwell, Wānaka - or on a wine tour of them all - stop by our central vineyard for a glass of wine with a view, or enjoy a cold glass of beer or some food amongst the stunning tranquility of Paddons Paddock.