Abel Tasman Nelson Chardonnay 2018 $28
Well I’ll be darned. Mark and Sophie McGill are proven gurus when it comes to making great quality cider. That’s their background, that’s their strength. They should stick with that right? So why did they decide to segway from apples to grapes? Who knows. But I’m pleased they did because this debut is darn good. There’s a serious whack of citrus, roast nectarine, smoked peach notes and a lick of spice that combine with fresh acidity, balanced alcohol and a shed-tonne (technical term) of good old Nelson ripeness to create a darn lovely chardonnay. Not much was made so get it while you can!
