The nose is muted, but in the mouth this wine has plenty to say. White stone fruit, mustard seed, citrus …
→ moreA smart expression from an experienced player. Flinty characters are a feature, and play a role in giving the wine …
→ more“Very attractive oak and ripe fruit,” noted Michael Brajkovich. For a young wine, it has come together well, the elements …
→ moreOTQ stands for ‘On The Quiet’, and this is something of a quiet achiever. Behind a veil of flinty complexity …
→ moreThis chardonnay, from an established Marlborough name, is quick on its feet. With a flavour profile featuring fresh fennel, juicy …
→ moreMade by the man (Richard Painter) who also crafted our top wine, this is a delightfully intense expression. Flinty finesse …
→ moreFor the past several vintages, the Spy Valley chard has been one of the best buys around. This release is …
→ moreThis wine is grown close to the sea on the Wairau bar. “The fruit is pristine and a wonderful marriage …
→ moreNEW KID NAILS IT First sole-charge winemaking gig, first vintage, first in the Cuisine chardonnay tasting. Not bad at all. …
→ moreOrganically grown by Geoff and Nicola Wright, the founders and proprietors of this Gisborne label, this chardonnay excited the panel. …
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