Giesen The Fuder Series Clayvin Marlborough Chardonnay 2016 $55 I didn’t have to even put this superstar chardonnay in my mouth to know that it was going to be one of the greatest chardonnay experiences I’d ever have. The aromas that erupted from the glass were a swoon-inducing smorgasbord of smoky, grilled grapefruit and stonefruits, … Read More
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Matawhero Irwin Gisborne Chardonnay 2018
Matawhero Irwin Gisborne Chardonnay 2018 $60 It’s hard to know where to actually start with how dangnabbit delicious this wine is. It’s a tad embarrassing some of the sounds that fell out of my mouth while taking those first sips. If you can imagine a vocal hybrid of trying to say ‘oh wow’, ‘far out’ … Read More
Tiki Estate Waipara Chardonnay 2019
Tiki Estate Waipara Chardonnay 2019 $19.99 Just bottled a couple of weeks ago, this snappy-fresh chardonnay is unfurling its true flavours of white nectarine, a flick of pineapple, white pepper, lemon, smashed almonds and a click of custard on the finish. There’s an attractive seam of creaminess and yet the acidity is ultra-fresh. Nice chardonnay … Read More
144 Islands Northland Chardonnay 2018
144 Islands Northland Chardonnay 2018 $28 Northland has a knack for turning out chardonnay with richness and tantalising creamy textures, and under the watchful eye of Jake Dromgool, one of New Zealand’s star young viticulturists (he’s been on TV and everything!), it takes on extra personality. The roast peach and mango are edged with grapefruity … Read More
Zephyr Marlborough Chardonnay 2019
Zephyr Marlborough Chardonnay 2019 $31.99 This bright like a yellow diamond 2019 release is one that any chardonnay fan will enjoy I’m sure. That’s because it’s just darn yummy, beautifully balanced, fat and juicy, with a bit of smokiness, ripe grapefruit flavours and buckets of baked nectarine and creamy, crushed almond, characters. There’s a lovely … Read More
Byrne Estate South Australia Chardonnay 2019
Byrne Estate South Australia Chardonnay 2019 $19.99 Lifted and lemony and prickled with grapefruit pith creaminess and a touch of almond makes for a juicy, peachy little bundle of yum in this snazzy example from South Australia. A touch of ripe apple and rockmelon rounds out the palate nicely and ensures a complex, multi-layered finish. … Read More
Tiki Koro Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019
Tiki Koro Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019 $34.99 Crafted by Evan Ward, this is the signature chardonnay by the team at Tiki Wines. It’s fermented in 55% new French oak barrels before going through a full malolactic ferment to increase its creamy, nutty complexity and then a ten-month maturation period injects more toasty, smoky textures just … Read More
Tiki Single Vineyard Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019
Tiki Single Vineyard Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay 2019 $24.99 If you’re looking for seriously juicy chardonnay that powers pineapple, peach, citrus oils and a luscious lick of spicy, caramelised oak across your olfactories, then this is the business. Beautifully balanced, deliciously smoky (from a full barrel ferment) and showing a raft of fresh, tropical, terrificness, cleansing … Read More
Rock Ferry The Corners Vineyard Marlborough Chardonnay 2018
Rock Ferry The Corners Vineyard Marlborough Chardonnay 2018 $55 From the organic grape gurus at Rock Ferry comes this concrete egg-fermented chardonnay that oozes elegance and sex appeal and buckets of nougat niceness. Smooth and citrus-laced, this wine has a seamless, citrusy, cloud-like texture and a round, ripe finish. Love it. http://www.rockferry.co.nz
Whitehaven Marlborough Chardonnay 2019
Whitehaven Marlborough Chardonnay 2019 $28 Creamy, creamy, creamy! This chardonnay erupts with creme caramel, roast nectarine, toasted almonds and grilled grapefruit gorgeousness. It’s juicy, full-bodied and basically unputdownable after that first sip. It’s so beautifully balanced, refreshing, laced with soft smoke and seriously delicious. Chardonnay lovers – get this bottle! http://www.whitehaven.co.nz