2022 Fromm Vineyard Chardonnay

A refined and expressive Chardonnay — precise and mineral-driven, with stone fruit elegance, fine oak integration and the cool-climate tension that defines Marlborough's finest whites.

This is one of New Zealand's most compelling boutique expressions of the variety.

94 Points – Cameron Douglas MW

Marlborough, NZ

$40 a bottle
Boutique • Minimal Intervention • Marlborough Chardonnay

"A refined and expressive Chardonnay — precise and mineral-driven, with stone fruit elegance, fine oak integration and the cool-climate tension that defines Marlborough's finest whites."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale straw with green highlights — bright, luminous and pristine.

Aroma:
Delicate and expressive with:

• white peach and nectarine
• citrus blossom and grapefruit zest
• subtle toasty oak and cashew
• flint, mineral and cool-climate lift

Restrained and precise with genuine Marlborough cool-climate character.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with bright acidity and fine, silky texture.
Expect layers of:

• stone fruit, white peach and citrus
• nectarine and green apple
• subtle cashew and integrated oak
• fine acidity providing line and length
• mineral tension and cool-climate precision throughout

The wine delivers elegance with depth, combining fruit purity, fine oak and the crisp freshness that makes Marlborough Chardonnay so compelling.

Finish:
Clean, persistent and refreshing with lingering stone fruit, citrus and fine mineral notes.

Critical Acclaim

94pts – Cameron Douglas MW

About Fromm Vineyard Chardonnay

Fromm Winery is one of Marlborough's most celebrated boutique producers, renowned for their commitment to minimal intervention winemaking, site expression and crafting wines of genuine complexity and age-worthiness. Their Chardonnay is a standout expression of the region — precise, elegant and built to evolve.

It represents:

• boutique Marlborough winemaking at its most refined
• minimal intervention and site-driven precision
• exceptional cellaring potential and age-worthiness

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2022
• Variety: Chardonnay
• Region: Marlborough, NZ
• Producer: Fromm Winery
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2032

Food Pairings

• Roast chicken with cream sauce
• Crayfish with butter
• Mornay scallops
• Miso salmon
• Gruyère and aged soft cheeses
• Caesar salad

Why We Love It

This is boutique Marlborough Chardonnay at its most precise and expressive — elegant, mineral and beautifully balanced.
At $40, it delivers outstanding cool-climate quality and serious critical recognition.

A must-have for lovers of refined, terroir-driven New Zealand Chardonnay.