the vines developed with great regularity and without incident
from pioneering organic viticulture to mastering Bordeaux varietals on New Zealand soil
where winemakers Chris and Andrea Mullineux focus on sustainable farming and minimalist techniques to highlight the unique geology of each site
and this tasting is a tribute to that pursuit
qualities which have been elevated to their fullest expression through the savoir-faire
Helio, Chardonnay, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, 2023 Burgundy the vines developed with greatLike all great stories, How Helio Happened is a love story. A shared love of the great Chardonnays of the world. And the drive to make one. Matt Kirby and Dave Nash met whilst Dave and his crew were filming A Seat at the Table, a film that (spoiler alert) highlights New Zealands unique ability to grow and make world class Chardonnay. Matt and his much better half (and love of his life), Sarah Little, also a winemaker formally at Felton Road had been