Chardonnay from New Zealand - Hawke's Bay
Review Date : 27-Nov-2024
Bright, even, pale yellow-gold. The nose is elegant and complex, with aromas of roasted hazelnut and flint overlying stonefruit, citrus, delicate spice and minerals. Medium-full bodied, aromas of lemon, lemon sherbet, pink grapefruit pith entwined with peach, apricot, smoke flint, fine spice and minerals. A chalky mineral texture flows effortlessly with zesty, taut acidity; layering flinty and toasty details enrich the lightly creamy mouthfeel. Salomé Chardonnay is complex with concentrated flavours and a rich, long finish. Match with roasted guinea fowl and pork chop over the next 8+ years. 98% fruit from Te Awanga and 2% from Bridge Pa, 100% handpicked, whole bunch pressed and naturally fermented to 13.5% alc, then partial MLF. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 62% new oak, and a further 7 months on lilght lees. 300 cases produced. 19/20 pts (95 pts) Nov 2024 RRP $95
