Chardonnay Summer Renaissance - Hester Creek Winery

It’s the year of a Chardonnay Summer Renaissance and we’re here for it! This August, we’re celebrating Chardonnay with an online contest and complimentary shipping! (The complimentary shipping period is over, but it’s not too late to enter the contest!)

Chardonnay or Chardonyay?

We’ve all got that friend – or maybe we are that friend – who claims to be ABC (Anything But Chardonnay.) And you know what? That’s ok.

But here’s a little secret from tasting rooms around the world: not all Chardonnays are the same.

So, what makes each Chardonnay different and what foods pair well with Hester Creek Estate Winery’s 2022 vintage?

Keep scrolling to find out the answers to the above, learn more about our Chardonnay Summer Renaissance contest for a $100 gift card to Hester Creek, and receive complimentary shipping anywhere in Canada on cases of 12 wines or more. (Yes, even to Alberta!)

This is the Chardonnay Summer Renaissance and we’re giving you the tools to become ABC (Always Buy Chardonnay.)

Chardonnay Facts

Chardonnay is an extremely versatile grape
🍇It grows in cool, moderate and warm climates.
🍇It is used for sparkling and still wines.
🍇It is in the top ten for most-planted white grape varietals in the world and second in British Columbia.

Chardonnay can be made in a variety of styles
🍇From unoaked to heavily oaked and from French oak to American, each variation will have a direct influence on the resulting wine.
🍇Many Chardonnays go through malolactic fermentation to create a creamy, buttery note to the wine. (This is also a practice commonly used on red wines.)
🍇Can be served at anywhere between 3-12°C. We recommend serving Hester Creek’s Chardonnay closer to the 12°C mark.

We know that one of the biggest hurdles is what food to pair with Chardonnay, so we’re featuring our Gold Medal winning 2022 Chardonnay this August by giving you some recipes and the chance to win a $100 gift card to Hester Creek Estate Winery.

To enter:
🍇Purchase a bottle of Hester Creek Chardonnay or take one out of your cellar.
🍇Pair the Chardonnay with one of the recipes below or make up your own.
🍇Share your food and Chardonnay pairing with us on Facebook, Instagram, or via email, [email protected]. (If using a social media channel, please share the post with a tag so that we don’t miss it!)
🍇Kimberley from Hester Creek will be in touch with you to ask for your name, birthdate (must be 19+) and contact information, fill out a ballot on your behalf and put it in the draw box. (If you don’t hear from Kimberley, please send her an email with your submission.)

The draw will take place on September 16th to allow all participants time to create and share their pairings.

Complimentary Shipping

Hester Creek Estate Winery is offering complimentary shipping anywhere in Canada on cases of 12 or more wines (yes, you can mix and match!) until August 21, 2024.

Use promo code SUMMER2024 at checkout.

Buy Now

Keep in mind: If you are not already a club member, you will automatically become part of our Bench Club with the purchase of a case of wine on our website or in the Wine Shop.

Benefits of being a Bench Club member:

earn 10% of your wine purchases back in points to spend on more wine, merchandise, events or a stay at the Villa
advanced release of upcoming special and limited-edition wine
complimentary shipping offered throughout the year at feature times
no membership fee
personalized wine club concierge
1st opportunity to access events and promotions
complimentary Signature Tasting experiences (for up to 4 guests, annually)
complimentary invitation to Bench Club only events (RSVP-limited)
1st access to purchase exclusive library vintages (when available)