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5 Points
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95 Points
The Odyssey Hera Chardonnay 2022 is a limited edition crafted from a select range of French oak barrels. This meticulous approach ensures a unique, complex profile with deep, ripe peach and subtle spice flavors, highlighting the wine’s exceptional quality and exclusivity.
With a rich bouquet of roasted stone fruits, vanilla, and toasted oak, complemented by a full-bodied, savory palate, this Chardonnay offers an enticing blend of peach, apple, and cashew notes. The 100% malolactic fermentation and barrel maturation contribute to its creamy texture and depth.
This powerful Gisborne Chardonnay is not only delightful now but also shows excellent aging potential. With balanced acidity and a harmonious finish, it will continue to evolve and develop further complexity through to 2029, making it a great investment for collectors and enthusiasts.
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Description
The Odyssey Hera Chardonnay 2022 stands out as a premier example of Gisborne’s exceptional Chardonnay, crafted from handpicked Mendoza grapes and matured in a select range of French oak barrels. This limited-edition release showcases the best of low-yield, dry-farmed old vine fruit, delivering a complex and concentrated wine with a strikingly rich and savory profile.
The wine greets with a fabulous bouquet of roasted stone fruits, vanilla, and a hint of smokiness, which seamlessly integrates with flavors of peach, roasted apple, and freshly roasted cashew. The 100% malolactic fermentation imparts a creamy mouthfeel, while the balanced acidity ensures a harmonious finish. Described as having power and intensity, the Odyssey Hera Chardonnay 2022 is both captivating now and a rewarding choice for cellaring, offering evolving complexity and depth through to 2029.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Smoky, Stonefruit, Vanilla
Palate:Baked Apple, Creamy, Peach
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Description
The Odyssey Hera Chardonnay 2022 stands out as a premier example of Gisborne’s exceptional Chardonnay, crafted from handpicked Mendoza grapes and matured in a select range of French oak barrels. This limited-edition release showcases the best of low-yield, dry-farmed old vine fruit, delivering a complex and concentrated wine with a strikingly rich and savory profile.
The wine greets with a fabulous bouquet of roasted stone fruits, vanilla, and a hint of smokiness, which seamlessly integrates with flavors of peach, roasted apple, and freshly roasted cashew. The 100% malolactic fermentation imparts a creamy mouthfeel, while the balanced acidity ensures a harmonious finish. Described as having power and intensity, the Odyssey Hera Chardonnay 2022 is both captivating now and a rewarding choice for cellaring, offering evolving complexity and depth through to 2029.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Smoky, Stonefruit, Vanilla
Palate:
Baked Apple, Creamy, Peach
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Smoky, Stonefruit, Vanilla
Baked Apple, Creamy, Peach
Cheese
Fish
Poultry