The panel was smitten by the charm and sophistication of this older wine. “Perfectly ripe and toned,” raved Steve Smith. …
→ moreNEW KID NAILS IT First sole-charge winemaking gig, first vintage, first in the Cuisine chardonnay tasting. Not bad at all. …
→ moreBeautifully ripe with richness, juiciness, savoury oak and a touch of light smoke. A generous and flavourful style yet also …
→ moreBeguiling scents – apple strudel, citrus and a hint of caramel – lead the way. In the mouth it is equally rewarding, especially …
→ moreGenerous and creamy with attractive warm and toasty aromas. The palate is captivating. A polished and delicate wine with lovely …
→ moreLots of fruit and fragrant florals on the nose with herbal spice and some subtle reductive characters. The palate is …
→ moreA masterful example of the winemaker harnessing and exemplifying cooler-climate fruit. Nectarine stone and flesh, citrus with lemon curd and …
→ moreGrown on a chalky Waipara hillside, this wine charmed the panel with its opulent nose and extroverted palate. The concentrated, ripe stonefruit (peach, …
→ moreA smart expression from an experienced player. Flinty characters are a feature, and play a role in giving the wine …
→ moreGenerous and inviting, this fruit-forward example is filled with character. It is creamy and ripe with warm and rich fruit …
→ moreFull of flavour, this is an oak-driven, ripe- fruit style with a leafy background. Roasted peaches and nectarines with waves …
→ moreThis leading Martinborough label’s chardonnays have been impressive of late, and this new edition maintains the momentum. The only Martinborough …
→ moreA forward and bold, almost brazen, style done well. The palate is richly fruited with lots of butterscotch, cream and …
→ moreA well-presented, slightly mealy style with alluring layers of white peach, grapefruit and flint. The palate is lush with some …
→ moreCrafted by the young and talented Chloe Parkinson, this is a lovely example of a lighter, delightfully refreshing, and interesting …
→ moreWith a few years under its belt, this chardonnay has a mature and intriguing funk on the nose. It’s relaxed, …
→ moreA very reductive style with lots of flint alongside the citrus aromas on the nose. The palate is full, rich …
→ moreWinemaker Chris Scott had wonderful fruit to work with in 2013 and used it to ‘grand’ effect in this limited …
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