About this product
New Zealand's benchmark Chardonnay, aged in French oak with wild fermentation, Elston delivers a full-bodied, complex style: ripe peach, toasted hazelnut, and creamy texture with a long, mineral finish. Consistently New Zealand's most age-worthy Chardonnay.
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Elston's creamy richness and toasted hazelnut complement NZ crayfish's sweet intensity; herb butter adds aromatic freshness while grilled corn's sweetness echoes the wine's ripe fruit.
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The wine's creamy texture and ripe fruit are ideal for the scallop-cauliflower combination; pancetta's salt and fat add the savoury dimension that amplifies the wine's complexity.
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Elston Chardonnay's body and richness are natural companions for chicken in cream sauce; tarragon's anise note mirrors the wine's aromatic depth while roasted vegetables add the sweetness that grounds the pairing.
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The wine's hazelnut and apple character creates a direct flavour bridge with the cheese board; Gruyère's crystalline nuttiness extends the wine's finish while sourdough provides the acidic base.
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