This is the product of another vineyard (the Clayvin) where chardonnay excels. Its nose had Jane Boyle wanting to “smell …
→ moreThe Giesen brothers hold the football-shaped fuder – a German oak barrel – in high esteem and there’s certainly plenty …
→ moreA SHINING STAR IN A CHALLENGING YEAR Winemaker Jo Gear says the 2017 vintage “was the most challenging harvest I …
→ moreThe 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 …
→ moreCharming and well-defined with an exquisite youthful colour. The bouquet is engaging and accented with some with smoky notes and …
→ moreA wine with generous, citrusy fruit and mealy, oak influenced aromas on the bouquet. Flavours of roasted stone fruits, smoky …
→ more“Very attractive oak and ripe fruit,” noted Michael Brajkovich. For a young wine, it has come together well, the elements …
→ 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 …
→ moreA tasty and approachable chardonnay that will undoubtedly hold mass appeal. Pale yet bright in the glass with vibrant aromas …
→ 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 …
→ moreFresh and bright on the nose with aromas of white florals and some thiol influence. The palate is lovely with …
→ moreWith a few years under its belt, this chardonnay has a mature and intriguing funk on the nose. It’s relaxed, …
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