Understated but fruit forward with aromas of ripe peaches, florals and a hint of butterscotch on the nose. The palate …
→ moreA stylish chardonnay that is showing positive development characters from time already spent in bottle. Both oak and fruit are …
→ moreA lovely understated nose with green stone fruit, nuts and cream aromas. The palate, too, is restrained, fine and focussed …
→ moreQuiet on the nose with subtle aromas of mandarin, sherbert and coconut. The palate, however, is rich and chewy with …
→ moreGrilled lime and apricot aromas shine through offset by a richer note of butterscotch on the nose. The fruit on …
→ moreReductive in style with struck match prominent alongside proud oak on the nose. The palate is tasty, complex and well …
→ moreAn elegant, accessible and well-rounded chardonnay with aromas of apricots, peaches and custard on the nose which segue seamlessly onto …
→ moreA quieter style that is often overlooked in favour of louder counterparts. This lovely example has delicate white florals and …
→ moreA forward and bold, almost brazen, style done well. The palate is richly fruited with lots of butterscotch, cream and …
→ moreHigh-toned vanilla and sun-warmed peach aromas delight on the nose with hints of flint that add complexity. The palate is …
→ moreOn the nose the smoky sulphide profile sits alongside fresh apple and zingy lime aromas that awaken the senses. So, …
→ moreClearview and chardonnay have a long, happy association and fans of the label will enjoy this new offering. It has a …
→ moreOne of the most subtle chardonnays in the top ten. Lean and lithe but very much alive and made with …
→ moreFOR THE PEABODY FAMILY, establishing Craggy Range in Hawke’s Bay was never just another business venture, rather it was the …
→ moreSteve Smith was taken with this wine’s papery, mineral texture, resembling white Burgundy. Citrus, vanilla, roasted white nuts, gunflint and …
→ moreDAN BRENNAN, aka Decibel Dan, is no stranger to the Cuisine wine pages, with his 2018 Bridge Pa Vineyard viognier …
→ moreA well-made style that will please many Chardonnay fans. Layers of peach, ripe melon, oak, spice and butterscotch sit on …
→ moreThis is another wine that is showing its age beautifully and demonstrating a lean and reserved style of chardonnay. The …
→ moreRich and inviting with aromas of stone fruit, vanilla, panna cotta and coconut on the nose combined with just a …
→ moreEsk winemaker Gordon Russell’s chardonnays have become edgier and flintier over the last few vintages, and are all the better …
→ moreThey enjoy making chardonnay at GibbstonValley and have succeeded here with this fine, steely version that drew comparisons with chablis. …
→ moreA cooler, understated style which is travelling very well. The palate has a delicate structure and purity of texture. Subdued …
→ moreA very polished, uncluttered wine with peach, lemon and apple flavours complemented by subtle oak and an underscore of a …
→ moreAra is Ma?ori for pathway and the name seeks to capture the journey from the vineyard to the glass. In …
→ moreGisborne’s chardonnay-friendly terroir comes through in this light-stepping, concentrated example. Lemon curd, toasty oak and an attractive mineral seam all …
→ moreA stylish chardonnay that is showing positive development characters from time already spent in bottle. Both oak and fruit are …
→ moreThe experienced Ant Mackenzie currently makes the wine for this small, family-owned Hawke’s Bay label. This is a generous chardonnay …
→ moreCreamy grilled peach combines with rich, almost mascarpone-type character lying on a backdrop of toasted bread on the nose and …
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