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The 2025 growing season in Hawke's Bay delivered one of the region'sstrongest vintages in recent years, beginning with a warm, dry springthat produced excellent flowering and balanced fruit set. Acooler-than-average but stable summer preserved natural acidity whileallowing steady, even ripening across varieties.Harvest commencedearly and progressed smoothly, with Chardonnay showing bright, freshacidity and refined flavour definition. Winemakers across the region have described 2025 as a standout, potentially "Iegendary"vintage thanks toits consistency and quality.
Overall, the season has positioned ourHawke's Bay grower to release Chardonnay of exceptional balance, purity,and regional character.