Chardonnay from New Zealand - Central Otago & Waitaki
Review Date : 11-Dec-2024
Bright, even, pale yellow gold. The nose is full, with aromas of stonefruit, citrus, vanilla and subtle roasted nuts. Medium-bodied, aromas of lemon curd and grapefruit melded with peach, apricot, delicate spice and roasted almond. The fruit shows purity, balanced ripeness and tangy acidity. Well-portioned oak details added complexity and fine-textured phenolics to the texture. This Chardonnay is elegantly expressed with balance and finesse. Match with scampi and chicken ballotine over the next 6+ years. Handpicked, gently pressed, and settled overnight. The juice then went into barrel for wild ferment and MLF followed. Lees stirred weekly for around 8 months. Aged 10 months in French oak, 31% new oak. 14% alc. BioGro organic certified. 19/20 pts (95 pts) Dec 2024
