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The Vidal Estate Story
Hot summer days, a long growing season and free-draining soils have helped Hawke’s Bay become one of the premier wine regions in New Zealand. Anthony Joseph Vidal, a young emigrant from Spain, was one of the first winemakers to appreciate the natural potential of the area. He established Vidal Estate in 1905 and his spirit of adventure coupled with a lifelong commitment to crafting classic, elegant wines remains an inspiration to this day.
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The Best Chardonnay in the World Comes From Vidal Estate
Crichton has achieved greatness with Hawkes Bay Chardonnay, his last five vintages* of Vidal Estate’s premium Chardonnays picking up top awards globally.
Vidal Legacy Chardonnay does it again
Quality, concentration and excellent balance are only a few words to describe the Vidal Legacy Hawkes Bay Chardonnay 2012 which has picked up another accolade to add to its growing history book of awards.
Vidal Legacy Chardonnay Takes Award
A Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay has been named the champion wine at this year’s Romeo Bragato Wine Awards.
Experience our world.
Having left behind our original winemaking site in Hastings, Vidal now produces its wines in a state of the art winery built for quality. Located minutes from the majority of our Hawkes Bay vineyards, fruit can be processed immediately after harvesting ensuring fruit quality remains pristine. While the site has changed, the techniques remain the same. With the latest machinery and incredibly gentle winemaking equipment, our approach to taking the path of least resistance from land to bottle is enhanced reflecting the growing season and our terroir in greater detail. Alongside the winery is the Te Awa Cellar Door, a place where wine lovers can taste and purchase our wines in stunning surrounds.
