Anyway, Ngatarawa is another of my favourite wineries. Nice people, great wines, great location. Unpretentious. Located in Hawkes Bay region, they produce some ab fab Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot. Alwyn Corban and Garry Glazebrook established their venture in a former racing Stables back in 1981. Garry’s background was horse racing; Alwyn’s a long history of winemaking, going back to his west Auckland Lebanese forebears. The Glazebrooks have now sold their share to Alwyn’s cousin, Brian.
Cellar door and winery are located in charming old wooden stables, and there is an ornamental lake on the property. Wines are in four levels. Entry level is Stables range (about $16), then Silks (about $20), Glazebrook (around $27), and finally the top shelf Alwyn series (up to $60) A new range has just been released – Farmgate, available from Cellar Door or online only – in a four-pack ($25 a bottle).
This release the Ngatarawa Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2009 $NZ8.99 from Countdown
I made the mistake of over-chilling this wine and suffered the consequences - the cold stifled the subtle fruit and creamy texture. So, we opened a second bottle at room temp and it really opened up: Peach, lime, and hazel nut oak, with a crisp finish. Would be even better in 4 years. A total bargain at that price.
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