Lake Road Estate Gisborne Chardonnay 2025 is a beautifully rich and creamy New Zealand white wine from the proudly family-owned Lake Road Wines. Crafted in the renowned Gisborne wine region on New Zealand's eastern coast, this premium cool-climate Chardonnay combines luscious stone fruit flavours, elegant French oak complexity and a wonderfully smooth, creamy texture. With over 50 years of winemaking heritage dating back to 1975, Lake Road continues to produce exceptional wines that showcase the purity, freshness and distinctive character of New Zealand's finest wine regions.

Bright golden straw in colour, the wine opens with an enticing bouquet of delicate white florals, ripe peach and juicy honeydew melon, complemented by subtle hints of roasted cashew and gentle oak spice. The palate is rich, generous and beautifully textured, delivering luscious stone fruit flavours supported by creamy oak influences and refreshing natural acidity. Medium to full-bodied with impressive depth and balance, this elegant Chardonnay offers a luxurious mouthfeel, delicate savoury complexity and a long, smooth and beautifully satisfying finish.

Carefully crafted to enhance both fruit purity and richness, Lake Road Estate Gisborne Chardonnay 2025 is fermented in French oak barrels before undergoing malolactic fermentation to develop its signature creamy texture and complexity. The wine is then matured in French oak, with 25% new barrels introducing subtle toasted oak character, gentle spice and additional structure. This thoughtful approach allows the ripe peach, melon and delicate floral flavours to shine while delivering the richness and sophistication that lovers of premium oaked Chardonnay appreciate.

Behind this outstanding release is the Blampied family, whose passion for viticulture and winemaking began in 1975. Today, third-generation brothers Steven and Andrew Blampied continue the family's proud tradition, overseeing vineyard operations, winemaking and sales. With vineyards across New Zealand, including sites along the country's sun-drenched eastern coast, Lake Road benefits from abundant sunshine and coastal influences that encourage beautifully ripened fruit and vibrant flavour development.

The quality of Lake Road Wines is further supported by recognition from respected wine critic Sam Kim of Wine Orbit, highlighting the winery's commitment to producing premium New Zealand wines. Combining traditional family winemaking values with modern techniques, Lake Road Estate Gisborne Chardonnay 2025 offers an outstanding expression of creamy, French oak-matured cool-climate Chardonnay.

Perfect alongside roast chicken, grilled seafood, creamy pasta, butter-poached prawns, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin or soft cheeses, Lake Road Estate Gisborne Chardonnay 2025 is an excellent choice for lovers of rich, beautifully balanced white wines. Whether you're entertaining friends, enjoying a special dinner or simply relaxing with a delicious glass of Chardonnay, this premium New Zealand release delivers exceptional flavour, elegance and drinking enjoyment.