Tiraki Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Tiraki Wines is a small, family-owned winery in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, launched in 2020 by Josh, EllaRose and Tyler Hammond returning to their family’s Longfield Farm, where six generations have farmed the land since 1870. The name Tiraki, meaning “clearing of the sky” in te reo Māori, reflects the natural phenomenon created by the Marlborough hills – a unique place to make wine.

Tiraki is New Zealand’s first B Corp certified wine label, a commitment that shapes everything from vineyard practices to packaging. Certification reflects their focus on ethical business, environmental responsibility, and community wellbeing.

The wine range includes Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Rosé, and Pinot Noir - all crafted with an emphasis on clarity, texture, and restraint. Their Chardonnay is especially compelling: wild fermented, lees-aged, and delicately oaked, it delivers fine citrus, flint, and subtle saline depth in a crisp, mineral-driven style.

From the clay soils of Longfield Farm’s hill block. Hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed, and settled overnight. Fermented in French oak barriques and puncheons (20% new), with natural malolactic in spring. Aged on lees and bottled in March 2024.