NZ
Australia
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93 Points
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95 Points
A gentle spring with no significant frost events. Regular rainfall during the growing season resulted in lush canopies. Selective picking ensured only the best fruit made it into the winery which, resulting in a delicious example of Waitaki Chardonnay.
From two Vineyards in the Waitaki Valley a wine growing region 40km inland from the Pacific Ocean on the southern flanks of the Waitaki River
Chablis like Chardonnay showcasing energetic lemon peel and then a richer lemon meringue pie flavour and distinctive baked biscuit feel.
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Description
Vibrant green gold, so bright almost crystal like. Complex aromas of meadow, clover honey, lucerne, yellow flowers alongside intense citrus peel and a hint of cashew. Energetic lemon peel and then a richer lemon meringue pie flavour and distinctive baked biscuit feel. Long, serious and quite dramatic.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Gunpowder, Herbal, Mandarin
Palate:Citrus, Hazelnut, Saline
Food Pairings:
Fish
Poultry
Shellfish
Description
Vibrant green gold, so bright almost crystal like. Complex aromas of meadow, clover honey, lucerne, yellow flowers alongside intense citrus peel and a hint of cashew. Energetic lemon peel and then a richer lemon meringue pie flavour and distinctive baked biscuit feel. Long, serious and quite dramatic.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Gunpowder, Herbal, Mandarin
Palate:
Citrus, Hazelnut, Saline
Food Pairings:
Fish
Poultry
Shellfish
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Gunpowder, Herbal, Mandarin
Citrus, Hazelnut, Saline
Fish
Poultry
Shellfish