Round, tropical Gisborne Chardonnay

Steve Voysey has been making wine for over 20 years, and has spent most of that time in Gisborne, as a staunch proponent of the region's potential for high quality wines. Chardonnay is the most recognised and widely planted varietal in the area, and he makes several examples, but Spade Oak are also pioneers in some lesser known varietals such as Tempranillo, Gruner Veltliner, Albarino and St Laurent. The Voysey Chardonnay is made in a fruit forward style, with some oak influence subtly applied. Designed to be approachable early, it is already round on the palate, with vibrant tropical fruit and a smooth finish.