"layers of tropical fruits, stone fruit, and hazelnut, mineral and complex toast/smoke characters"

Silver Medal: NZIWS

The 2010 Valhalla Chardonnay has layers of tropical fruits, stone fruit, and hazelnut, mineral and complex toast/smoke characters. The palate is all about elegance and discreet power with silken texture and vibrant acidity framing a clean fresh uncluttered palate. The wine finishes with its hallmark grapefruit bitterness.

The shining and golden hall in Norse mythology where the souls of fallen Viking warriors chosen by Odin feasted with the gods, the name Valhalla is conferred upon our fi nest barrels of chardonnay selected by our winemaker each year.

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"well fruited and rounded with smooth texture and a lengthy tasty finish"

4 stars (88/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A beautifully creamy Chardonnay showing ripe stone fruit, citrus and cream/vanilla characters on the nose. The palate is well fruited and rounded with smooth texture and a lengthy tasty finish. This is well priced and effortless drinking. At its best: now to 2014" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Medium bodied Marlborough Chardonnay with ripe peach and melon on the palate.  The tropical fruit flavours combined with toasty oak appear in layers... Read more »

"Fresh white peach and nectarine aromas with undertones of complex nougat and stonefruit"

Straw yellow. Fresh white peach and nectarine aromas with undertones ofcomplex nougat and straw. Stonefruit flavours lead through to the creamy texture and a clean fresh finish. Winemakers Notes

DUSKY SOUNDS embodies our enchanted land; clean and vibrant, with unique flavour that is loved around the world. Evolving in isolation over 80 million years ago, New Zealand has its own special natural environment, its native flora and fauna are truly unique in this world. New Zealand's isolated soils, pure waters and cool maritime winds add the finishing touches to produce DUSKY SOUNDS premium wines. Dusky Sounds epitomises New Zealand's unique personality. Strong varietal characters, lifted, pungent... Read more »

"A very high residual sugar, a citrus tang of acidity and a gentle alcohol level make this wine appealing!"

Trophy Champion Dessert Chardonnay: International Chardonnay Challenge 2007

Gold Medal: New Zealand International Wine Show

Hand-selected at super-high Brix levels and with a good Botrytis take, the 2006 Noble Chardonnnay is a superbly rich wine. Fermented in a mixture of new and seasoned barriques, nuances of oak combine with caramelized fruit and honey. A very high residual sugar, a citrus tang of acidity and a gentle alcohol level make this wine appealing! Enjoy this unique... Read more »

"This is one for those who love rich-style Chardonnay"

4.5 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A sumptuous Chardonnay showing rich complex aromas of mango, pineapple, cream and toasty oak. The palate is full flavoured and generously textured with superb mid palate weight and an expansive finish. This is one for those who love rich-style Chardonnay. At its best: now to 2015. 14.5% Screw cap. Sam Kim, Kim Orbit

From the first vintage release of a trophy-winning Sauvignon Blanc in 1997, Waimea Estates has attracted attention. Bob Campbell MW commented early on: “I am profoundly impressed by the overall quality of the wines – this is clearly a... Read more »

"The palate is rich, with vanilla custard and oatmeal flavours" 

Woodthorpe Chardonnay ’10 is the palest gold colour with fresh green lights. It shows intense characters of lemon oil, fresh pineapple, buttered popcorn and malt biscuits. The palate is rich, with vanilla custard and oatmeal flavours over concentrated citrus notes, leading to a long elegant finish. It will continue to develop in bottle for a further 2-4 years from harvest. Woodthorpe Chardonnay ’10 is delicious on its own, or a wonderful partner for both simply prepared and fuller flavoured seafood, and white meat dishes.

Woodthorpe Chardonnay ’10 combines the best of traditional and modern winemaking. Traditional whole-bunch pressing, barrel fermentation and malolactic fermentation were used on a portion of the... Read more »

"A wine of staggering presence"

5 stars (94/100 Points): Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

5 stars: (96/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

top 100 wines for summer: Metro Magazine

The 2009 Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay has a beautifully expressive and complex nose already, with notes of ripe apples, white peaches, butterscotch and pineapple over savory undertones of croissant, crushed nuts and yeast extract plus a whiff of struck match and wet pebbles. Medium bodied with a beautiful satiny quality to... Read more »

"A wine of immaculate clarity and exquisite definition"

5 stars (94/100 Points): Lisa Perrottu-Brown MW

5 stars (96/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Top 100 wines for Summer: Metro Magazine

The 2009 Hunting Hill Chardonnay is a little youthfully mute, giving delicate lime zest, chalk dust and pink grapefruit aromas over toasted almonds, meal and buttered scones. The palate has an elegant medium body yet packs in wonderfully concentrated toast, meal and citrus flavors with racy acidity, a... Read more »

"Citrus fruit driven Chardonnay with yeast and biscuit characters"

Colour: Pale straw

Aroma: Intense citrus and grapefruit characters on the nose. Toasty and cedar notes

Palate: Citrus fruit driven Chardonnay with yeast and biscuit characters. Apple pie, cashews are balanced by fresh acidity. Mealy finish

Oak: Batches fermented in French oak

Grown in our vineyards at Gimblett Road, Hawke’s Bay. Cool fermentation retained the pristine varietal flavours. Partial barrel fermentation and five months ageing on the lees has imparted complexity, texture and weight to the generous wine.

"crisp acidity and a long honey-nut finisH"

90/100 Points: Robert Parker - Lisa Perrotti Brown, MW

Naturally fermented in 400 liter French oak barrels (25% new) and aged in oak for 10 months, the 2008 Chardonnay gives aromas of lemon curd, apricot tart and spiced apple slices over hints of toasted almonds, honeycomb and meal.  Medium bodied, it has a pleasant silkiness to the texture with just enough warm citrus and apple flavors enlivened with crisp acidity and a long honey-nut finish.  Drink it now through 2014.

"bright and creamy with underlying nutty, spicy oak notes"

An elegant Chardonnay with delicate aromas of white peach, almonds and grapefruit laced with touches of spice and honeysuckle.
Medium-bodied with appealing flavours of peach, nectarine and grapefruit. The palate is bright and creamy with underlying nutty, spicy oak notes. Soft acidity helps provide beautiful balance and a lingering finish.

Made with fruit from specially selected Marlborough vineyards in the lower Wairau and Omaka Valley. Aged in a mixture of barrel and stainless steel tanks for eight months this Chardonnay will develop well with careful cellaring up to four to six years and will mature into a fuller, more complex wine.   

A great match alongside baked fillets of fish with new season... Read more »

"Deliciously vibrant flavours immediately appeal"

NZ WINERY OF THE YEAR: iwsc throphy 2011

Bursting with lively citrus and honey dew melon aromas, this beautifully complex wine also shows notes of grilled nuts and lightly toasted bread. Deliciously vibrant flavours immediately appeal, a strong core of citrus fruit is backed by a creamy, nutty texture which lingers thanks to a beautifully crafted acid backbone. Brent Marris - Winemaker

This Chardonnay was grown in the heart of Marlborough’s Wairau Valley on one of the region’s oldest and most acclaimed vineyards. Cane pruned and leaf plucked vines produced a beautifully balanced crop of evenly ripened fruit. 2010 was an outstanding Chardonnay vintage. A warm dry spring set... Read more »

"There is plenty of up-front flavor, with citrus and tropical fruits alongside the cool stonefruit notes"

Delicate nectarine-like fruit and a little nuttiness show on bouquet. There is plenty of up-front flavor, with citrus and tropical fruits alongside the cool stonefruit notes. A robust wine on palate, the acidity becomes a feature on the finish. Winemakers Notes

This is a stunning little gem from Palliser, given the price. This is the second label from Palliser Estate. The wines are recognised as being as impressive as many wineries top labels and are value for money.

"ripe peach and stone fruit flavours with a touch of lemon"

4 stars (86/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Fruit-forward and beautifully ripe on the nose displaying yellow peach, tropical fruit and citrus characters. The palate is juicy and generously flavoured with lovely smooth mouthfeel leading to a long tasty finish. At its best: now to 2014." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Lifted, elegant aromas of citrus, white peach, apricot with subtle well integrated oak spice. A medium bodied wine with a soft round palate showing ripe peach and stone fruit flavours with a touch of lemon.

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Fragrant aromas of peaches and apricots, a dash of mango and cunning oak.

Fragrant aromas of peaches and apricots, a dash of mango and cunning oak.The palate delivers loads of tasty treats fruity mid-palate, creamy texture and fine acidity. Nicely balanced; a gorgeous wine.

Typical fresh fruit characters from Hawkes Bay chardonnay such as grapefruit and melon are unencumbered with the minimal use of oak, in a Chablis vein.  The wine is rich and round, with soft acidity and attractive sweet fruit. Maturation under good cellar conditions for a further 2 years will be well rewarded. Winemakers Notes

Trinity Hills reputation is based on their ability to produce outstanding wines that explode with fruit character and yet retain the sophistication and complexity we would expect... Read more »

"A lively, fruit driven Chardonnay"

These Chardonnay grapes were grown in our vineyards at Gimblett Road, Hawke’s Bay. This wine is predominantly made from the Mendoza clone of Chardonnay, providing intense citrus aromas and flavours. Cool fermentation retained the pristine grape flavours. A proportion of oak maturation and lees ageing, imparts complexity, texture and weight to the palate.

Colour: Straw.

Aroma: Lifted lively citrus aromas and subtle oak.

Palate: A lively, fruit driven Chardonnay. Crisp citrus and green apple flavours softened with fresh pineapple and subtle oak. This wine is drinking well now.

"soft round palate showing ripe peach and stone-fruit flavours with a delicate buttery finish"

Lifted, elegant and varietal aromas of white peach, apricot and subtle well integrated oak spice. A medium-bodied Chardonnay with a soft round palate showing ripe peach and stone-fruit flavours with a delicate buttery finish. Winemakers Notes

Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. Grapes were originally supplied to local wine companies; however a desire to extend the quality achieved in the vineyard through to the finished wine led to the establishment of Saint Clair Family Estate in 1994.  Since then they have never looked back and today are one of the countries most successful wine companies.

"A youthful and pleasing Chardonnay with good fruit intensity and a crisp dry finish" 

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

It's gently aromatic on the nose displaying tropical fruit, peach and citrus characters.  The palate is juicy and lively with creamy texture and bright acidity.  A youthful and pleasing Chardonnay with good fruit intensity and a crisp dry finish. 

Cairnbrae Wines are from the Marlborough region of New Zealand a region that captures worldwide interest for it’s pungent and zesty fruit flavoured wines, particularly it’s Sauvignon Blanc.

"Lifted aromas of nectarine and white peach with a hint of spicy oak"

5 STARS & 93/100: Bob Campbell Wine Reviews April 2011

4.5 STARS:  Winestate Magazine Aus/NZ Marlborough Tasting March/April 2011 

NZ Wine Company of the Year 2010: Winestate Wine of the Year Awards NZ/Australia 2010

NZ Winemaker of the Year, Matt Thomson of Saint Clair Family Estate: Winestate Wine of the Year Awards NZ/Australia 2010

Lifted aromas of... Read more »

"Opulent and generously flavoured Chardonnay"

5 stars & 94/100: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

"Opulent and generously flavoured, this Chardonnay is youthful yet complex on the nose displaying stonefruit, pineapple, citrus and creamy oak characters. The palate is succulent and rounded with a silky mouthfeel and beautifully integrated acidity. The finish is expansive and impressively long, making this an immensely appealing wine to drink now. Although it will continue to evolve to provide greater satisfaction in a few years. At its best: now to 2015." Sam Kim, Wine... Read more »

"Attractive spicy oak and creamy butterscotch flavours"

4.5 Stars (91/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4 stars: Raymond Chan, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

"Youthful and full of juicy flavours, this is beautifully ripe and fragrant on the nose displaying tropical fruit and citrus with gently infused creamy oak characters. It's generous and rounded on the palate with excellent fruit intensity and silky texture, leading to a refreshing finish. A highly enjoyable and richly flavoured Chardonnay. At its best: now to... Read more »

900 grapes in a bottle!

"ripe and refreshing with lovely fruit weight"

4.5 Stars & 90/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This is a highly enjoyable Chardonnay full of ripe peach and citrus characters with hints of vanilla and cream on the nose. The palate is ripe and refreshing with lovely fruit weight and well balanced acidity leading to a juicy finish. The wine shows youthful vibrancy together with approachable smooth mouthfeel." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 

Bright straw and youthful in appearance. The nose is fresh and bright,... Read more »

“From the vine, to you, with love”

SILVER MEDAL: San Francisco International Wine Awards 2011

Chardonnay when made in this fresh, leaner style is a lovely summery drink.  Forget the flabby Chardonnay wines of yesteryear, this is the modern incarnation of the variety with plenty to enjoy in its youth.  Melons, white peach and a hint of nutty complexity drive a soft textured palate but in the end it’s just a wonderful drink.  Anything but Chardonnay is a thing of the past!

Heralding from Casella Estates in Riverina, NSW, Australia, [ yellow tail ] has become the most successful launch of an Australian wine brand in the history of the Australian wine industry – and has been named... Read more »

"Full bodied with tropical flavours"

5 Stars: Winestate Magazine March/April 2010

Gold Medal: Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2009

A 2008 Marlborough Chardonnay with integrated aromas of ripe melon, stone fruits and an underlying minerality. Full bodied with tropical flavours, toasty vanilla oak and well balanced acidity with a persistent finish.

This wine is 100 per cent barrel fermented in new French oak with ten months ageing on yeast lees. Perfect for drinking now this Chardonnay is well matched with roast chicken, pumpkin and mushroom rissotto or caesar salad.
 

"Lifted tropical aromas with notes of peach and fig, a touch of spice and the promise of a full and luscious mouth feel"

Gold: NZIWS

4 Stars: Winestate Magazine Recent Releases

NZ Wine Company of the Year 2010: Winestate Wine of the Year Awards NZ/Australia 2010

NZ Winemaker of the Year, Matt Thomson of Saint Clair Family Estate: Winestate Wine of the Year Awards NZ/Australia 2010

Lifted tropical aromas with notes of peach and fig, a touch of spice and the promise of a full and... Read more »

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"an accessible and satisfying Chardonnay"

4 STARS: Raymond Chan

“Bright pale straw-yellow colour with green hues, this has full ripe citrus fruit and peach aromas with attractive butterscotch notes from malolactic conversion showing clearly. Dry on palate, with good body at 14.0% alc., the palate is richly flavoured with citrus fruits and buttery elements along with a hint of sweet oak, the wine showing good depth and presence. The textures are smooth and creamy, the butterscotch malolactic elements dominating a little. However, this has good acid balance and a long finish, making it an... Read more »

"A stylish and refined Chardonnay offering plenty of delicious flavours"

4.5 STARS & 91/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A seriously good drinking Chardonnay showing ripe peach, citrus and gently infused creamy oak characters on the nose. The palate is refreshing and beautifully balanced with a succulent mouthfeel and a lovely crisp dry finish. A stylish and refined Chardonnay offering plenty of delicious flavours. At its best: now to 2013." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The vineyard is situated on alluvial terraces, consisting of light sand and schist-based soils with an aspect... Read more »

"pleasing creamy richness and attractive citrus"

Silver: New World Wine Awards 2010

Silver: AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2010

"Mellow varietal wine with a pleasing creamy richness and attractive citrus and white peach flavours. A solid varietal wine that’s in fine form right now. Good value at this price". Bob Campbell MW

These chardonnay grapes were grown at our vineyards on Gimblett Road, Hawkes Bay. This wine is made from predominantly the mendoza clone of chardonnay, which contributes... Read more »

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"A superbly priced Chardonnay" 

4 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“It's ripe and inviting on the nose with peach, pineapple and subtle creamy character. The palate is juicy and smooth with lovely fruit intensity and a crisp finish. A superbly priced Chardonnay showing excellent balance and drinkability.” At its best: now to 2013. 14% Screw cap. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Grapes originated from a variety of vineyard locations within the Marlborough district. Following careful monitoring in the vineyard harvesting took place in... Read more »

"a lovely rounded mouthfeel and a lingering crisp finish"

4 STARS: The Wine Orbit

An elegant expression of the variety displaying gentle aromas of citrus, stonefruit and a touch of creamy notes. The palate is refreshing and finely textured with a lovely rounded mouthfeel and a lingering crisp finish. An ideal partner to elegant seafood or poultry dishes. Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

Rockburn takes its name from the harsh rock strewn, burn scarred landscape of Central Otago. The region is renowned for its stunning scenery of rugged mountains and picturesque lakes. Rockburn has two vineyards, a 8 hectare block in Gibbston valley and 24 hectares at Parkburn north of Cromwell. It is a combination of its... Read more »

"A complex style, mouthfilling and concentrated" 

4.5 stars: Michael Coopers Buyer's Guide to New Zealand Wines 2011

"This stylish Marlborough wine is designed to ‘focus on the textural element of the palate rather than emphasising the primary fruit characters'. It is typically a full-bodied and complex wine with good mouthfeel, ripe melon/citrus characters shining through, subtle toasty oak and fresh acidity. The 2008 vintage was hand-picked in the Home and Raupo Creek vineyards, fermented with indigenous yeasts in French oak barriques (25 per cent new), and lees-aged for 11 months, with full malolactic fermentation. A complex style, mouthfilling and concentrated, with strong, ripe stone-fruit... Read more »

“ELEGANT WINE IN A REFINED AND VIBRANT STYLE”

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

4 STARS: Bob Campbell MW

4 STARS: Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines

“A beautifully elegant and complex nose displaying stonefruit, cream and nutty/mealy characters. It's well concentrated and generously textured on the palate with nicely harmonised acidity and a lengthy finish. The wine is so well crafted and refined.” Sam Kim, Read more »

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"We believe this to be the finest Village Chardonnay we have made" Paul Brajkovich 

top 100 wines for summer: Metro Magazine

The 2009 vintage provided us with Chardonnay of real purity and finesse across all of our vineyards. The wines are supple, refreshing and beautifully concentrated. The Village wine from 2009 benefited from the decision to leave the hard press portion of our Chardonnays out of the Village wine. As a result the 2009 Village Chardonnay is particularly supple with a very fine texture that makes the wine delicious to drink.

This wine was fermented 1/3 French oak barriques, and 2/3 in stainless steel tanks... Read more »

"intense stone fruit, citrus and gunflint aromas" 

Harvested from two sites next to the Wairau River - the Home Block and Sam Rose's own vineyard, this wine shows intense stone fruit, citrus and gunflint aromas on the nose supported by toasted meal characters. A creamy palate gives way to a wonderful complex wine with powerful fruit weight and great length. Savour with skulduggery and tomfoolery.

Wairau Rive (pronounced why-raow) produces wines exclusively sourced from our family estate vineyards first established in 1978 by Phil & Chris Rose. The Wairai River Reserve range of wines were created to represent select parcels that express unique flavour, texture and complexity. Careful fruit selection and meticulous attention to detail in the winery result in wines that display all that... Read more »

"an intriguing, delicate and complex Chardonnay" 

"elegant with aromas of subtle citrus"

GOLD: International Wine Challenge 2011 (UK)

"This wine has been gently crafted using a natural approach to winemaking. The result is an intriguing, delicate and complex Chardonnay displaying stylish finesse. It is elegant with aromas of subtle citrus, predominantly lemon. Mineral and complex smoky notes also intermingle on the nose. The palate has complex layers of citrus and minerals, finishing with a long tight structure."

Taylors Pass Vineyard is located on a warm, stony terrace on the Northern side of the Awatere River. This... Read more »

"The palate is lively and refreshing"

"excellent fruit intensity and a lingering crisp finish"

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Ripe and fragrant, this is a very approachable Chardonnay showing lifted aromas of pineapple, peach and citrus with a hint of creamy notes. The palate is lively and refreshing with excellent fruit intensity and a lingering crisp finish. A fabulous drinking Chardonnay offering great value for money. At its best: now to 2013." June 2011. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Juicy aromas of ripe peach,... Read more »

"A really enjoyable drink for those who prefer elegantly flavoured Chardonnays"

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

86/100 Points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Silver Medal: Air New Zealand Awards 2011

"The fruit expression is quite lovely, showing ripe citrus, peach and apple characters on the nose. It's light on its feet with smooth texture and bright acidity leading to a pleasant crisp finish. A really enjoyable drink for those who... Read more »

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"a fresh, crisp wine with an elegant complex palate and layers of citrus, nuts and mineral character"

"lifted aromas of grapefruit and lime"

"This Mystery Chardonnay is made in old world style with no oak aging and wild yeast fermentation. It is a fresh, crisp wine with an elegant complex palate and layers of citrus, nuts and mineral character. The nose shows lifted aromas of grapefruit and lime, with underlying almond notes. Drinking well now, or cellar up to 5 years from vintage date."

Ideally matched with grilled chicken wrapped in crispy bacon or fresh seafood dishes with roasted garlic aioli.

"a refreshing mouthfeel and a lingering finish"

"aromas of pineapple, citrus and peach with a hint of creamy oak"

4 Stars (88/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The wine is elegantly expressed showing appealing aromas of pineapple, citrus and peach with a hint of creamy oak. It's juicy and nicely fruited on the palate with smooth texture and well integrated acidity, providing a refreshing mouthfeel and a lingering finish. Very well crafted and approachable. At its best: now to 2014. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"The palate shows the concentration of superbly ripe fruit"

"richness and intensity, balanced by crisp length"

Elston ’10 has an intensely bright golden colour and a nose of white peach, oatmeal and meadow flowers. The palate shows the concentration of superbly ripe fruit, with richness and intensity, balanced by crisp length. Great cellaring potential. Lovely!

Elston ’10 will continue to evolve in bottle for five years from harvest, matching well with full flavoured dishes based on seafood, poultry and white meats, as well as soft ripened cheeses.

The unusual 2010 growing season has resulted in an extraordinary Elston. Our already low cropping chardonnay vines had their crop reduced by a cold snap... Read more »

"mouth-filling, rich and unctuous"

"has lively acidity with a touch of grapefruit-like firmness" 

The wine: On release it has a bright, golden-apricot hue reflecting the ripeness of the fruit and the concentration of the juice by the botrytis. The bouquet and flavour suggest yellow-fleshed peaches, apricots, marzipan, caramel and vanilla pod, intertwined with comb honey and a whiff of cigar smoke. It is mouth-filling, rich and unctuous, but yet has lively acidity with a touch of grapefruit-like firmness to keep its luscious sweetness in balance.

We were only able to press a small amount of very concentrated juice from these shrivelled berries. This underwent slow fermentation in oak barrels made by French artisan coopers.... Read more »

"Rich and mouth filiing"

GOLD MEDAL & TOP 50: nwws 2011

Grapes were picked at optimum maturity, with excellent flavor concentration. After harvesting, all the fruit was crushed, destemmed and direct pressed with no skin contact. The clarified juice was fermented at cool temperatures to maximize flavour. 

COLOUR: Mid straw with brilliant clarity.

NOSE: Ripe pineapple and peach aromas are complemented by fresh bread notes and hints of spice.

PALATE: Rich and mouth filiing, with abundant fresh fruit characters, and a long, appealing finish.

FOOD MATCH: An excellent match with seafood and creamy chicken dishes.

"An elegant and refined wine, the flavours of clean, ripe tropical fruits"

GOLD MEDAL: NZIWS 2011

The nose is very finely expressed with layers of ripe tropical and mealy stonefruit aromas with balanced, nutty oak. An elegant and refined wine, the flavours of clean, ripe tropical fruits, mealiness and fragrant, nutty-spicy oak are superbly interwoven and near seamless integrated

Palliser Estate Chardonnay is a celebration of strong, citrusy fruit flavours, it is gently seasoned with oak, producing a delicious wine with subtle winemaking input and concentrated varietal flavours. Gracefulness, delicacy, finesse - these are its key attributes. Michael Cooper - Classic Wines of New Zealand

The history of... Read more »

"lime, ripe peach and biscuit flavours"

A fruitful nose of nectarine and citrus integrates with background floral and savoury notes. Those characteristics are generously translated through the palate with lime, ripe peach and biscuit flavours complemented by the subtle nutty influence of French oak. Enjoy this wine with mouth-watering morsels and mirth.

Marlborough’s Wairau River (pronounced why-raow) has carved an intricate braided pattern of channels on its path to the Pacific Ocean. It is on these riverbanks that Phil and Chris Rose planted their first vines in 1978. Meticulous management of the family estate ensures only exceptional parcels of fruit are destined for the flagship Wairau River label.

A deliciously full-bodied rich wine with complex stone fruit flavours and a touch of spice.

4 STARS: Winestate Magazine Recent Releases

NZ Wine Company of the Year 2010: Winestate Wine of the Year Awards NZ/Australia 2010

NZ Winemaker of the Year, Matt Thomson of Saint Clair Family Estate: Winestate Wine of the Year Awards NZ/Australia 2010 

An intense and complex nose with aromas of white peach, honeysuckle and subtle savoury and bacon oak notes. A deliciously full-bodied and rich wine with... Read more »

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"this vintage of Kumeu River Chardonnay is meticulously detailed"

5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A youthful wine yet exhibits seductive complexity and irresistible aromas of white peach, citrus, oatmeal and a touch of flint. The palate is concentrated and beautifully integrated with fine texture and bright acidity providing superb structure and a refreshing mouthfeel. As always, this vintage of Kumeu River Chardonnay is meticulously detailed with an outstanding potential to develop gratifying flavours. At its best: now to 2016". Sam Kim, Wine... Read more »

"A core of ripe, citrus fruit seems to intermingle with hints of stone fruits"

"retains elegance and finesse" 

"A core of ripe, citrus fruit seems to intermingle with hints of stone fruits, such as nectarines, greengages and yellow plums. There are also savoury nuances, suggestive of barbequed sweet corn and grilled bacon. The latter should become more prominent over the next few years. The wine initially appears soft on the palate but gradually expands to become mouth-filling. It retains elegance and finesse with a current of minerality which flows through the wine, drawing out its length."

The grapes were grown on a mixture of clay and stony soils. We removed sufficient leaves from around the bunches to keep... Read more »

"Soft creamy characters, with notes of citrus and ripe pear"

The Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay is light golden in colour with a subtle green tell tale sign of youth. The nose displays soft creamy sweetness, with notes of citrus and ripe pear, a full, round palate and crisp melon with subtle lingering oak finish. Perfect for drinking now or in the future.

Matua Valley's Origins range appreciates the distinct regional qualities in the creation of our great wines and shows Matua Valley’s deep connection and passion for the land. Each wine has been selected as a unique expression of the best style and varietal of its renowned region.

"It's smooth, refreshing and great drinking"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"An attractive Chardonnay showing lovely ripe peach, citrus and subtle creamy characters on the nose. The palate is well fruited and lively with nicely balanced acidity and a lingering juicy finish. It's smooth, refreshing and great drinking": Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

WINEMAKERS NOTES: The aroma is typified by stone-fruit, peaches and apricots. There are hints of melon with creamy and nutty nuances. Clean, with good intensity and persistence. The palate is fresh and lively. The fruit... Read more »

"A well proportioned and gently flavoured Chardonnay"

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

From the highly regarded Pinot Noir producer, this is an elegantly expressed Chardonnay displaying citrus, peach and nutty characters on the nose. It's rounded and smooth on the palate with refreshing acidity and a lingering crisp finish. A well proportioned and gently flavoured Chardonnay, ideally suited to partner elegant seafood or poultry dishes. At its best: now to end of 2011." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A stylish wine with excellent stonefruit aromas and understated oak nuances. The long, elegant, creamy-textured palate... Read more »