white2024 (representative vintage)$53–$100 est.

Waiheke Island Chardonnay Riserva

Auckland Estate · Auckland · New Zealand

Waiheke Island Chardonnay Riserva is an white wine from New Zealand, in the Auckland region (Northern New Zealand, around the country's largest city: from the Kumeu hills west of the city to Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf.), made principally from Chardonnay. a reserve-tier Waiheke Island chardonnay that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

In character, this core tier delivers the classic chardonnay profile — apple, lemon, pineapple, oak — with the structural stamp of Auckland and a medium-to-full-bodied presence. This profile reflects published sources, winery information and regional reference material, researched editorially rather than tasted blind.

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Profile at a Glance

Body
Medium-plus
Acidity
Medium
Tannin
N/A
Sweetness
Low
ABV
12.5–13.5%
Finish
A step-up Waiheke Island chardonnay showing greater depth, concentration and oak.

Aromas & Flavours

applelemonpineappleoakhazelnut
  • · green apple
  • · citrus
  • · butter
  • · vanilla
  • · stone fruit

Food Pairing

  • · butter-poached lobster
  • · roast chicken
  • · creamy pasta
  • · scallops
  • · soft cheese

Perfect Pairing Guides

Food guides featuring wines made from this grape.

Serving & Cellaring

Temperature
8–11 °C
Decanting
No need — a quick chill is enough
Cellaring
1–3 years

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Where to Buy

Indicative retail: $53–$100. Available through specialist wine retailers, importers and online merchants such as Total Wine, Wine.com and Vivino Marketplace. Prices are editorial estimates and vary by market.