GOLD MEDAL | NZIWS 2023
95/100 | Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
FIVE STARS 94/100 | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
93/100 | Cameron Douglas MS
Matawhero are making some really interesting chardonnay these days and this is a real beauty. Full bodied and bursting with stonefruit flavours with a hint of toasty oak, this is a harmonious and well-balanced wine. Enjoy with seafood, white meats and cheeses.
Vegetarian and Vegan friendly.
Cameron Douglas MS writes "Barrel fermented aromas and palate of ripe and fleshy yellow stone fruits, fresh and baled apple, some quince and butterscotch moments and baking spices of barrel from cinnamon to vanilla. Generous weight and creaminess as the wine touches the palate, the gently warming alcohol and acidity deliver the fruit and barrel flavours seamlessly across the palate. Additional flavours of nut and some wood smoke add complexity. Acid line and fine tannins deliver additional mouthfeel - all leading to a balanced and generous finish."
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit writes "This is gorgeously expressed on the nose showing golden peach, lemon pith, brioche, cedar and nougat notes, followed by a wonderfully weighted plate delivering succulent fruit flavours with fleshy texture and juicy acidity, making it delectable and highly enjoyable."
Stock Level: | High |
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Vintage: | 2022 |
Volume: | 750ML |
Alcohol: | 13.5 |
Seal Type: | Screwcap |
Dietary Requirements: | Vegan, Vegetarian |