Born in the now nationally-reverred Rifleman’s Vineyard which lies in a secret spot inland-west of Napier in Puketapu’s Dartmoor Valley, this is an ‘impress-your-friends’ chardonnay if ever I tasted one.  Prepare for a burst of fennel, peach and vanilla, alongside some white pepper and a big, juicy, satisfying texture.  It’s fat, fresh and fabulous.

Sacred Hill Halo Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2014

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