Folding Hill Bendigo Central Otago Chardonnay 2021 $32 
I’m telling you right now, the vertigo-inducingly steep, sun-baked slopes of the zero-humidity sub-region of Bendigo is my new chardonnay spot to watch. While Tim Kerruish, his wife Nikki and their Folding Hill team are new to chardonnay, (their first vintage was the 2020) this second vintage has them looking like total pro’s. Erupting with melon, citrus and apple intensity on the nose, followed by a lick of roast peach, grilled grapefruit. taut, toasty oak and refreshing, nutty notes to finish. Great energy and textures make this a chardonny that’ll absolutely reward some quiet, cool sleepy time in the cellar until 2026. Yum!
For how to buy, email the team on wine@foldinghill.co.nz
