PREMIUM CHARDONNAY SUPERDEAL
FIVE STARS 94/100 | Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
93/100 'Excellent' | Cameron Douglas MS
Sileni always set the bar when it comes to wines that offer plenty of flavour and complexity, while completely over-delivering on the price point.
This famous Reserve label has always been an excellent example of fine, barrel-fermented Hawke's Bay Chardonnay and this 2022 release brings even more weight and texture to the party. A powerful nose of ripe peach, apricot and French oak promises much and the palate fulfils those flavours with buttery, creamy mouthfeel and more oak spice.
The 2022 is now entering its peak drinking window, and will continue to develop over the coming 3 years. It's easily our favourite wine in the Sileni portfolio and now excellent value with the Advintage Advantage.
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Cameron Douglas MS writes "A classic big and bold bouquet of roasted stone fruits and spices of barrel, Brazil-nut butter and vanilla. Full-bodied and dry as the wine touches the palate, this is soon contrasted by the core of stone fruit and citrus peel flavours, spices from barrel and soil. The acid line keeps the palate fresh throughout the tasting with the bold characters returning towards the finish. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2030."
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit writes "Richly fruited and enticing, the bouquet shows summer peach, rockmelon, French vanilla and roasted hazelnut aromas, leading to an opulent palate delivering terrific weight and persistency. Wonderfully textured and mouthfilling with layers of delectable flavours. At its best: now to 2030."
The winery writes "Rich aromas of ripe stone fruit, citrus and toasted almond. The palate is textured and rich, with powerful fruit concentration overlying well integrated oak and finely balanced acidity."
Stock Level: | Limited |
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Vintage: | 2022 |
Volume: | 750ML |
Alcohol: | 14% |
Seal Type: | Screwcap |