Palliser Estate, Chardonnay 2020
Product Information
Country New Zealand
Region Martinborough
Grape Variety Chardonnay
Vintage 2020
ABV 13.5%
Discover the elegance of the Palliser Estate Chardonnay 2020, a handcrafted, premium New Zealand Chardonnay from the acclaimed Martinborough wine region. Made exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in the Palliser and Om Santi vineyards, this wine reflects meticulous winemaking and a deep connection to terroir.
Hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed, the juice was fermented using indigenous wild yeasts in high-quality French oak barrels, including a portion of new oak. The wine matured for 10 months on lees, with regular stirring to enhance texture and complexity. A partial malolactic fermentation adds a creamy mouthfeel while preserving vibrant acidity.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Ripe stone fruit, zesty citrus, vanilla bean, and toasted hazelnut aromas.
Palate: Creamy and elegant, with flavours of peach, nectarine, and subtle oak spice. A nutty, biscuity mid-palate leads to a clean, lingering finish.
Acidity: Bright and beautifully balanced.
Whether you are a Chardonnay enthusiast or exploring fine wines from New Zealand, the Palliser Estate Chardonnay 2020 offers a refined and expressive white wine experience perfect for cellaring or enjoying now with poultry, seafood, or creamy pasta dishes.
Palliser Estate Wines is a trailblazer in New Zealand’s premium wine industry. Nestled on the renowned Martinborough Terrace in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand’s North Island, Palliser Estate has been crafting exceptional small-batch wines since harvesting their first grapes in 1989. By 1991, they were proudly exporting globally and quickly earned international acclaim for their world-class, sustainably produced wines.
With a long history of excellence, Palliser Estate has earned numerous gold medals in international wine competitions and was named Exporter of the Year by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. In 1998, Palliser became one of the first three wineries worldwide to be certified under the ISO 14001 International Environmental Standard, reflecting its deep commitment to sustainable wine production.
Spanning across seven premium vineyard blocks on the unique Martinborough Terrace, Palliser’s vineyards thrive in a terroir shaped centuries ago by the Ruamahanga and Huangarua Rivers. The region’s stony silt loam soils and free-draining ancient river gravels create the perfect environment for growing elegant and expressive Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay wines. Despite a climate that poses challenges, strong winds and frosts, the wines produced here are intensely flavoured, beautifully balanced, and truly reflective of their terroir.
Whether you are shopping for organic Martinborough Pinot Noir, boutique New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, or small-batch Chardonnay from Wairarapa, Palliser Estate offers premium wines that combine tradition, innovation, and sustainability.
