The Levels Chardonnay is 100% sourced from the Gunn family vineyard on Ohiti Road where they grow the highly sort after 548 clone of Chardonnay.

The grapes were hand-picked in immaculate condition. Only the initial ?free run? portion of the juice was allocated for our super premium ?Levels? Chardonnay where it was placed into fine French oak (35% new) to undergo primary and secondary ?malo-lactic? fermentation.

A mix of ?Wild? and ?Inoculated? yeast was used to ferment the juice to help create a more complex and interesting wine.

The team at Beach House are elated at what they?ve managed to encapsulate in bottle this year. "A real powerhouse of a Chardonnay with all the elements we love". Punchy stone fruit, brioche notes from the malolactic fermentation, fine French oak bringing structure and spice. A stunner across the board and what better way to express themselves, than this fine example of Hawke?s Bay Chardonnay at its absolute peak.