Francesca is our premium, Flagship Chardonnay which has just been named New Zealand Wine of the Year at the 2026 London Wine Competition

Tasting Note

The 2024 Mudbrick Francesca opens with a hint of gun smoke followed by complex aromas of grilled nuts, limes, fresh stone fruit and lightly toasty oak. The palate is concentrated and soft, complimented with balanced acid and integrated oak. A flavourful spectrum of citrus, stone fruit, toasted nuts, persist on the palate. A fine acidity follows creating a long creamy finish.

Technical Details

Region: Waiheke Island

Varieties: 100% Chardonnay

Alcohol: 13.5%

pH: 3.39

Total Acidity: 5.5 g/L

Residual Sugar: 0.8 g/L

Cellaring

2025 – 2035+