Nelson has long been my go-to nugget of niceness where chardonnay is concerned. Winemaker Sam Smail is mildly obsessed with making great examples and the force is strong with this one. Lemon, grapefruit, white peach and a hint of creamy complexity add layers of loveliness make this a fresh and frisky and fabulous fistpump for … Read More
Sea Level Home Block Chardonnay 2017 $27
Yvonne Lorkin canvas column for Saturday 9 June 2018
Trat this Saturday as your excuse to chardonnay the day away. You have our total permission… Petane Station Esk Valley Chardonnay 2017 $30 Sourced from a single vineyard known as the Puriri block, the chardonnay was handpicked, whole bunch pressed then it was entirely barrel fermented in 30% new French oak. The barrels were stirred … Read More