Ara Marlborough Chardonnay 2022 $16-$25 
Paired with: Annabel Langbein’s Salmon Noodle Bowl in NZ Herald Canvas July 1 2023
Salmon and Chardonnay go together like Sonny and Cher, like Kylie and Jason, like Art and Matilda. Yet as soon as you pair the silky, peachy, softly-toasty tones of Ara’s new release with the fleshy, slipperiness of these nutty, broth-soaked udon noodles and the pillowy-plump, sesame-saturated oiliness of the salmon, you’ll have a new celebrity couple to worship. This chardonnay is ultra-fresh yet has baked nectarine and creamy, softly-smoky layers and a long, satisfying finish. Delish quite frankly.
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