Karikari Estate Calypso Chardonnay 2013 $29 ★★★★
This little cracker from the far north is a new favourite because it hit the right cinnamon, struck match and smoke notes needed to cloak the underlying roast pineapple and peach flavours on the palate. It’s robust enough to nicely pair with anything resembling a roast chook or creamy, lemony risotto maybe. Or sip it on it’s own, it’s almost a meal in itself. www.winenz.com
