BOUTIQUE SMALL-BATCH CHARDONNAY CLEARANCE DEAL
93/100 'Excellent' | Cameron Douglas MS
Zephyr was born when the Glover family ditched dairy farming for vineyards in Marlborough’s Dillon’s Point. Crafted by winemaker Ben Glover, whose distinguished career includes leading roles at Wither Hills, Lindauer, Huntaway and Corbans before dedicating himself full-time to his family’s Zephyr label, this pinot gris showcases premium Marlborough quality. And now available at a compelling clearance price!!!
This is chardonnay with real presence. Fresh and expressive, it opens with citrus and lime alongside subtle flinty notes. The palate is beautifully textured, showing stone fruit and gentle savoury complexity, balanced by refreshing acidity and well-integrated oak. A composed, elegant finish gives this wine real presence without feeling heavy. We tasted it, recognised the quality immediately, and jumped at the opportunity.
After one sip and you'll instantly know that this wine was not meant to be sold for $22.99.
ADVERTISED DISCOUNTS
A change to the licencing laws means we can no longer advertise discounts on our website that show savings of 25% or more off the recommended retail product price. Products on this site will still be as sharply priced as they have always been. We simply can no longer tell you when savings of over 25% are on offer. Please email or call us on 0800 111 660 to ascertain specific product savings.
Cameron Douglas MS writes "There’s an old-world theme to this wine with a bouquet of flowers and mineral then white fleshed fruits and some apple-peach qualities. Flinty, crisp and dry as the wine touches the palate, spice and mineral then apple, lemon and white peach flavours laced with lees complexity and texture. Plenty of acidity, a whisper of salinity and a moderate+ finish. Delicious, fresh and dry with best drinking from 2024 through 2029."
The winemaker writes "Handpicked, pressed direct to barrel, feral ferment. Marlborough Chardonnay, flint, funk and lime; a coiled spring with richness and freaky talent."
| Stock Level: | High |
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| Vintage: | 2020 |
| Volume: | 750ML |
| Alcohol: | 13% |
| Seal Type: | Screwcap |
| Dietary Requirements: | Vegan, Organic |