Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers are thrilled to announce the twelve Hawke’s Bay Chardonnays selected by Cameron Douglas, MS, for the fourth year running of the prestigious Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection Vintage 2022:
Askerne Chardonnay 2022
Askerne Reserve Chardonnay 2022
Bilancia Kaikora Vineyard Chardonnay 2022
Church Road Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2022
Craggy Range Les Beaux Cailloux 2022
Craggy Range Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay 2022
Elephant Hill Sea Chardonnay 2022
Paritua “Willow” Chardonnay 2022
Smith & Sheth CRU Heretaunga Chardonnay 2022
Squawking Magpie Counting Crows Chardonnay 2022
Squawking Magpie Terraces & Gravels Chardonnay 2022
Tony Bish Skeetfield Chardonnay 2022
Cameron Douglas, MS was impressed with the calibre of the wines from the 2022 vintage:
“I stand by my statement made this time last year when after tasting the range of wines and style for the Hawke’s Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection that these wines stand up to many I have encountered from overseas producers, including Burgundy.
As a wine taster and reviewer of all-things-beverage, one of the most interesting and complex varieties I get excited about is Chardonnay. This year’s challenge was another showcase revealing Hawkes Bay’s diversity of styles and reflective of the 2022 vintage in a bottle.”
The 2022 Collection showcases outstanding quality, presenting a diverse range of styles that reflect the unique terroir of various subregions within Hawke’s Bay, and attests to the remarkable expertise and skill of the collection’s winemakers.
Chardonnay continues to hold a significant position as a key regional varietal for Hawke’s Bay, boasting an internationally recognized reputation for quality. To further enhance this standing, the Annual Chardonnay Collection 2022 will be disseminated to wine media worldwide, highlighting the excellence of Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay.
Congratulations to all wineries, producers, and teams involved in crafting the Annual Chardonnay Collection for the 2022 vintage. Their dedication and passion contribute to solidifying Hawke’s Bay’s esteemed status as one of the world’s Great Wine Capitals.
