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Collaboration Wines Aurulent Chardonnay 2021, Hawke's Bay

Collaboration Wines @collaborationwines 
Julianne Brogden, is the one woman driving force behind Collaboration Wines, collaborating with a handful of dedicated Hawke's Bay growers to create fine wines that reflect its origin. Her minimal intervention winemaking approach ensures limited use of SO2, natural use of oxygen at pertinent stages, no fining agents and minimal or no filtration.

This Chardonnay showcases its pure form with ripe stonefruit, delicate floral and spice adorned with delicate barrel elements on a sleek mouthfeel. Fruit from 70% Kokako, Ohiti Valley and 30% Ascot, Havelock North, handpicked, whole bunch pressed, naturally fermented to 13% alc, underwent 100% MLF, aged in French oak barrels on lees for 11 months, 30% new oak, unfined and light filtration. 19/20 pts (95 pts) May 2022 RRP $38.50

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Top 10 Chardonnay Alexia Happy Wife Chardonnay 20 Top 10 Chardonnay

Alexia Happy Wife Chardonnay 2020, Hawke's Bay

@alexiawinesnz 
The 4th release of this wine, winemaker Jane Cooper believes it's the best yet. Her less is more winemaking approach allows the fruit to do the talking. Jane works with grower partners Julie and Simon at Manuka Flats Vineyard just North of Greytown, planted on stony, silt loam river terraces of the Taratahi plains. 

This is a refined Chardonnay show beauty and purity of fruit, focus acid drive and a silky, ethereal palate. Handpicked, pigeaged overnight, then pressed to barrels, wild fermented to 13.5% alc, aged 14 months in barrels, 18% new. 19/20 pts (95 pts) May 2022 RRP $30

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Top 10 Chardonnay Carrick Organic Chardonnay 2020 Top 10 Chardonnay

Carrick Organic Chardonnay 2020, Central Otago
@carrick__nz Carrick Winery & Restaurant 
Situated on Cairnmuir Road in Bannockburn, Central Otago, Carrick Winery has been certified organic since 2008. 2020 was the first vintage chief winemaker Rosie Menzies solely in charge. 

This is an inviting Chardonnay with great balance of acid tension, fruit and discreet oak elements on a refined texture flow. Handpicked, 100% Mendoza clone, whole bunch pressed, wild-fermented in barrel, daily stirred during fermentation, aged for 14 months in oak, 15% new oak. 14% alc. 19-/20 pts (95 pts) Feb 2022 RRP $36

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Auntsfield Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2020, Marlborough

Auntsfield is Marlborough’s first vineyard and winery established in 1873. This Single Vineyard Chardonnay is planted on ancient Greywacke rock and Loess clay soils. Managed by two Cowley brothers, Ben & Luc. 

This Chardonnay shows finesse, excellent fruit and seamless acid line with balanced and refined oak influence. Fruit from Southern Valleys, handpicked, whole bunch pressed, fermented in French oak barriques to 13.5% alc, extended barrel ageing on yeast lees. 18.5+/20 pts (94 pts) June 2022 RRP $36

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Eventide Syrah 2020, Waiheke Island Deep, full, r Eventide Syrah 2020, Waiheke Island

Deep, full, ruby-black, lighter on edge. The nose is enticing and rich, with aromas of blackberries, plums melded with chocolate, lavender and black pepper. Medium-full bodied, ripe aromas of blackberries and plums show density, unveiling black pepper, lavender and chocolate, along with earthy minerals. The wine is mouth-filling with ripe fruit, enlivened by spice and integrated acidity. Velvety, ripe, fine-grained tannins provided a fine grip. This charming Syrah shows varietal, balanced ripeness and acidity on a chocolaty, velvety palate. Match with lamb shoulder and venison over the next 6-8 years. 14% alc. 18.5+/20 pts (94 pts) July 2022 RRP $56

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Hawkshead Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago Deep, ru Hawkshead Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago

Deep, ruby-red with good transparency, slightly lighter on edge. This has a savoury, intense bouquet, with aromas of mushroom, herb, and spice underlying red and black cherries. Medium-bodied, youthful fruit of red and black cherries intermixed with strawberries, oregano and black pepper, cinnamon, and finish with a hint of savouriness. The mouthfeel is light and pure with supple tannins; a buoyant, balanced acid backbone compliments the sweet fruit. This is a youthful, appealing Pinot Noir with bright fruit, spice and a silky mouthfeel. Match with roasted pork and pigeon over the next 4-5 years. Fruit from Lowburn, fermented with 40% whole bunches, 100% indigenous yeast, total time on skins 22-26 days, aged in French oak barrels for 10 months, 15% new oak. 13.5% alc, vegan friendly. 18.5/20 pts (93 pts) July 2022 RRP $49.50 

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Te Kano Pinot Noir 2020, Central Otago Ruby-red w Te Kano Pinot Noir 2020, Central Otago

Ruby-red with depth, good transparency, and lighter on the rim. The nose is alluringly perfumed, led with aromas of lavender melded with cherries, black raspberries and cherry plums, cinnamon bark, mint, mushroom and forest floor. Medium-full bodied, concentrated on the palate, cherries and black raspberries interweave violet, lavender and cinnamon bark fragrances, unfolding savoury, mushroom, black pepper and forest floor. The wine is earthy and fragrant with well-proportioned, balanced, ripe fruit; savoury complexity and fragranced whole-bunch elements added interest. Fine-grained, velvety tannin and a fine grip carry texture and weight. This savoury Pinot Noir possesses enticing fruit and fragrance with elegance, concentration, power, and a long, sustained finish. Match this with herb-crusted lamb and venison ragu over the 7+ years. Fruit from Bannockburn and Northburn vineyards, handpicked, destemmed, fermented in open top fermenters to 14% alc, 10-28 days on skins. Parcels were fermented separately with varying percentages of whole bunches. Aged in French oak barrels for 11 months, 24% new oak. 19-/20 pts (95 pts) July 2022 RRP $49

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The Landing Chardonnay 2020, Bay Of Islands Brigh The Landing Chardonnay 2020, Bay Of Islands

Bright, even, pale straw-yellow with a green hue. This has a poised, elegant bouquet with aromas of melon, yellow apple, lemon curd, honeysuckle, unfolding nutty and dusty spice and minerals, along with a creamy note. Medium-bodied, aromas of lemon curd, yellow apple and melon entwined with honeysuckle, toasted hazelnut and delicate spice. The nutty oak elements and creaminess are well-proportioned. The mouthfeel is silky and fine-textured; a bright, lively acid line enlivens and leaves a piquant, long finish. This is a sleek Chardonnay with flavours of lemon curd, yellow apple and melon supported by a lively acid line with refined barrel details. Match with pan-fried turbot and pork over the next 5-7 years. Estate grown fruit handpicked, whole bunch pressed, fermented in French oak barriques with indigenous yeasts to 14% alc, aged 11 months in oak, then blended in tank to finish ageing. 18.5+/20 pts (94 pts) Aug 20222 RRP $48

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Chateau Garage Cornerstone Vineyard Cabernet Sauvi Chateau Garage Cornerstone Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Hawke's Bay

Deep, full ruby-red, lighter on the rim. This has an alluring, rich bouquet, greeted with cedar, spice, fragrant new oak, overlying cassis, plums, mint and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, succulent, pure aromas of cassis, plums intertwined with mint, tar, cedar, clove and nutmeg. The flavours of fruit are pure with excellent depth; integrated acidity lengthens the palate with mint and spice elements. Quality, fine-grained, chocolaty tannin provides a structured, velvety mouthfeel. The wine shows impressive structure and concentration and is built to last. Match with tomahawk and braised short ribs over the next 10+ years. Handpicked, destemmed, fermented wild in an open top fermenter for 5 days, then inoculated thereafter, fermentation finished in 14 days, aged 12 months in barrels, 33% new oak. 120 cases produced. 19/20 (pts) (95 pts) July 2022 RRP $70

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