Lawsons Dry Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2023

The acidity is mellow, with pleasant lemon and pear fruit flavors dominating. A fragrant aroma, like heated butter, then fills the nose. It's a Chardonnay where fruit and oak are in harmony, yet the fruitiness slightly prevails.

It pairs well with chicken nanban, pan-fried pork with butter, and cream-based pasta. It would also go nicely with dishes like fried shrimp or calamari rings.

Mellow & Fruity Chardonnay

The aroma presents pleasant fruit notes of lemon and pear. There's also a toasted quality from barrel aging, but what's great about this wine is that it's not overpowering.

It's an image where the vibrant fruit flavors are central, harmonized by the toasty, buttery aroma.

While the use of barrels increases the price slightly, it results in a very rich finish.

Recommended Pairings

The moderate oak nuance expands the pairing possibilities for this wine.

When you drink this fruity and mellow wine, the fruitiness of the dish really shines through. Please enjoy pairing this wine, imagining it as a sauce for your meal!

Chicken Nanban

Chicken nanban, made from tender chicken breast, finished juicy. The sweet and savory sauce and tartar sauce create an exquisite pairing.

Carbonara

Cream sauce pasta would also be a good pairing. The creaminess of the dish and the mellowness of the wine are a perfect match.

Carbonara with cheese is also a good choice.

Sicilian Style: Pasta with Sardines and Breadcrumbs

Sicilian-style pasta with sardines and breadcrumbs is also recommended.

Fried Shrimp

Crispy fried shrimp are also recommended. Pairing them with this fruity wine brings out the deliciousness of the shrimp.

About the Winery "Lawson's Dry Hills"

Lawson's Dry Hills is a Marlborough winery founded by Ross and Barbara Lawson.

They originally cultivated and sold grapes but began producing wine under their own brand in 1992. Now that the Lawsons have retired, Tim and Pauline Evill manage the business.

Lawson's Dry Hills is known as a producer of excellent white wines, including Gewürztraminer, which was reportedly the first grape planted in Marlborough when the winery was established, as well as Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. Their Gewürztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc, in particular, have received high acclaim within New Zealand.

Member of "The Family of Twelve"

Lawson's Dry Hills is a member of "The Family of Twelve," an organization consisting of 12 prominent New Zealand wineries.

Established in 2005, this organization promotes New Zealand wines internationally.

In addition to Lawsons, member wineries include Villa Maria, Milton Vineyards, Ata Rangi, Palliser Estate, Neudorf Vineyards, Pegasus Bay, and Felton Road.

About the Marlborough Region

Marlborough is the heart of New Zealand's wine-producing region.

With abundant sunshine and significant diurnal temperature variation, the natural conditions are ideal for grape cultivation, and Marlborough produces over 80% of New Zealand's wine.

Among these, Sauvignon Blanc, characterized by crisp acidity and abundant fruit flavor, boasts an overwhelming production volume and is widely loved worldwide as a unique character. For red wines, Pinot Noir, with its attractive rich berry fruit flavors, is popular.

Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Chardonnay 2023

Item	Content
Winery Name	Lawson's Dry Hills
Country of Origin	New Zealand
Region	Marlborough
Type	White
Grape Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2023
Alcohol Content	14.0％
Other	Sustainable Certified, Vegan-Friendly
Volume	750ml
Remarks	Screw Cap

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