TASTING NOTES WAIPARA 10 GREYSTONE CHARDONNAY 2017
Floral, fruity, some wood accents and earthy/ mineral layers. Creamy, weighty, complex and layered on the palate. Flavours do reflect the nose, but this wine is more about texture and synergy. Medium+(ish) acidity, moderate use of oak with fine tannins and wood spices, a core of yellow fruits and apple, some wild flowers and intriguing harmony. Well made with a lengthy finish. Drink now and through 2024. Points 94 RRP $39.00 Distributor: Procure Liquor Phone: (09) 376 9385 www.procureliquor.co.nz
HAWKE’S BAY 11 ASKERNE CHARDONNAY 2017
Full and richly scented bouquet - baked custard and brulee, vanilla and fresh peach. Toasted French oak spice. Nutty, fruity, oaky, spicy fullbodied wine. Creamy texture, firm oak core with tannins to match. Lengthy finish, youthful and distinctive. A well-made wine with cellar time and immediately drinking option with food. Best from 2020 through 2024. Points 93 RRP $22.90 Distributor: Co Pilot Phone: (09) 412 9137 www.askernewines.co.nz
CHALICE THE FALCON 12 LAKE MARLBOROUGH CHARDONNAY 2017
Enticing aromas of peach and vanilla, nectarine and grapefruit peel. A butter toast layer adds depth and a layer of complexity. Fresh, fruity, crunchy textured wine with weight and youthful bite. Lengthy finish, balanced and ready. Drink now and through 2023. Points 92 RRP $18.99 Distributor: Hancocks Wine, Spirit and Beer Merchants Phone: (09) 361 8400 www.lakechalice.com
ESTATE 13 JACKSON SHELTER BELT
SCOTT 14 ALLAN GENERATIONS
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ALLAN SCOTT SCOTT BASE CENTRAL OTAGO CHARDONNAY 2017
SCOTT 16 ALLAN ESTATE
Fruity, nutty, varietal and inviting bouquet of Chardonnay. Vanilla and sweet wood, peach, pear and apple flavours. Dry with a lovely mealy texture, nice line of acidity highlighting the white and yellow fruit flavours as well as oak. Balanced and well made, ready to enjoy today and through 2022. Points 92 RRP $24.00 Distributor: Hancocks Wine, Spirits and Beer Merchants Phone: (03) 572 9500 www.jacksonestate.co.nz
Distinctive and familiar aromas of Chardonnay with a cream and peach, vanilla and nectarine, melted butter and wet stone bouquet. Dry, full-bodied and weighty on the palate. Flavours of Brazil nut and toasty oak, butter and yellow stone fruits. Balanced and well made. Drink now and through 2022. Points 91 RRP $31.00 Distributor: Hancocks Wine, Spirit and Beer Merchants Phone: (03) 572 9054 www.allanscott.com
Fruity, crisp, refreshing varietal and enticing scents of Chardonnay. Flavours of lemon and crunchy apple, white flowers and fine gravelly soils. Firm texture from acidity and oak - a wine with some time for cellaring if desired. Other flavours of wood and vanilla, loads of grapefruit and peach stone. Balanced, youthful, fresh and crunchy. Drink now and through 2023. Points 90 RRP $31.00 Distributor: Hancocks Wine, Spirit and Beer Merchants Phone: (03) 572 9054 www.allanscott.com
Fruity, fresh, varietal and familiar scents of chardonnay = a little peach, a little nectarine, a little oak and vanilla. These aromas turn into flavours on the palate with refreshing acid line and mild oak centred finish. Balanced and ready. Drink now and through 2020. Points 88 RRP $18.00 Distributor: Hancocks Wine, Spirit and Beer Merchants Phone: (03) 572 9054 www.allanscott.com
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