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.