Nockies Palette Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2016 $36 (5stars)

Butterscotch alert!  I love the classic roasty, toasty, buttered crumpet character in this wine.  Those flavours merge with grilled grapefruit, pineapple, a whiff of smoked stonefruit and spice.  The acidity is fresh and frisky and absolutely forces the flavour to extremes.  I love the complexity of this wine and how powerful yet elegant it is.

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