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Lot 18 – Elephant Hill – 2026 Elephant Hill Gimblett Gravels ‘Stone’ Chardonnay
Quarter Barrique / 72 bottles
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Auction Lot Details
Winemaker: Hugh Crichton
Available Approx: Late 2027
Indulge in an exclusive, private barrel blending experience for up to 10 guests, hosted by legendary Chardonnay winemaker Hugh Crichton. This unique opportunity includes a hands-on blending session, a leisurely long lunch, and your own quarter barrique of the 2026 Elephant Hill ‘Stone’ Chardonnay.
Step into the world of fine winemaking as you learn the art of blending. Taste and work with the finest barrels of Chardonnay from Elephant Hill’s Gimblett Gravels single vineyard, collaborating to craft the limited release 2026 Stone Chardonnay. And unwind over a relaxed long lunch with the winemaker at the Cuisine one-hatted Elephant Hill restaurant, where you’ll enjoy exceptional wines from the cellar alongside your meal.
The 2026 ‘Stone’ Chardonnay is a distinctive expression of Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay from the renowned Gimblett Gravels subregion. Handpicked, naturally fermented and barrel aged. With only 110 cases produced, this is a rare and highly collectible addition to Elephant Hill’s single-vineyard range.
Ts & Cs: Blending session date subject to the availability of winemakers.
Auction Lot Details
Winemaker: Hugh Crichton
Available Approx: Late 2027
Indulge in an exclusive, private barrel blending experience for up to 10 guests, hosted by legendary Chardonnay winemaker Hugh Crichton. This unique opportunity includes a hands-on blending session, a leisurely long lunch, and your own quarter barrique of the 2026 Elephant Hill ‘Stone’ Chardonnay.
Step into the world of fine winemaking as you learn the art of blending. Taste and work with the finest barrels of Chardonnay from Elephant Hill’s Gimblett Gravels single vineyard, collaborating to craft the limited release 2026 Stone Chardonnay. And unwind over a relaxed long lunch with the winemaker at the Cuisine one-hatted Elephant Hill restaurant, where you’ll enjoy exceptional wines from the cellar alongside your meal.
The 2026 ‘Stone’ Chardonnay is a distinctive expression of Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay from the renowned Gimblett Gravels subregion. Handpicked, naturally fermented and barrel aged. With only 110 cases produced, this is a rare and highly collectible addition to Elephant Hill’s single-vineyard range.
Ts & Cs: Blending session date subject to the availability of winemakers.