2025 THE CO-ORDINATES CHARDONNAY - CASE OF SIX 

The Co-Ordinates is a celebration of place, season and Gisborne Chardonnay.

Each vintage begins with fruit selected from a Gisborne vineyard chosen for its quality and character. As the vineyard changes, so do the co-ordinates on the bottle – capturing the origin of each release and creating a Chardonnay that tells the story of where it was grown.

This vintage comes from the Hexton area of Gisborne, crafted from Mendoza and Clone 95 Chardonnay grown on Makauri Clay Loam soils. Aromas of ripe stone fruit, apple and citrus are layered with notes of vanilla, caramel and toasted oak.

The grapes were gently pressed, with the juice lightly clarified before being guided into French oak barrels for fermentation. There, the wine rested on fine lees, with thoughtful bâtonnage building texture and subtle complexity. A portion underwent malolactic fermentation, softening the wine and weaving richness through its natural freshness.

The result is a beautifully poised and expressive Chardonnay – generous and textural, yet balanced by freshness and a distinctive sense of place.

Enjoy now or cellar through to 2030.

The Co-Ordinates: Hexton, Gisborne
Variety: Chardonnay – Mendoza & Clone 95
Soil: Makauri Clay Loam
Winemaker: John Thorpe
Bottle size: 750ml - Case of Six