"generous mouthfeel and plenty of ripe fruit flavours"

4.5 stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Ripe and fragrant, the bouquet displays peach, cream and citrus characters with a touch of cashew. The palate is succulent and rounded with an appealing crisp finish. It's youthful yet shows generous mouthfeel and plenty of ripe fruit flavours. Well priced for everyday drinking". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.

Attractive notes of butterscotch, citrus and stone fruits. The palate is delicious with flavours of peach, cream and subtle toasty oak characters. A rich, round wine, with soft acidity and... Read more »

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“some of New Zealand’s greatest Chardonnays, not to mention the world’s”

#76 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2011

94-96/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

91 POINTS: eRobertParker.com

The 2008 Estate Chardonnay is barrel fermented using natural yeasts and about 20% new French oak.100% goes through malo-lactic. It has pronounced passion fruit, ripe white peach, green mango and toast aromas with some cashew and oatmeal and a whiff of lemon curd. Very crisp, tight and medium bodied, the toast and exotic fruit flavors are... Read more »

"A lovely elegant expression of Chardonnay"

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

"A lovely elegant expression of Chardonnay displaying peach, citrus and chalky mineral characters on the nose. The palate is refreshing and rounded with well balanced acidity and an attractive juicy finish. An easy-going, medium-bodied Chardonnay perfect for casual drinking" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"For less than 10 bucks, this is a cracker. Aromas of white peach and toasted nuts lead to juicy peach notes on the palate. Fresh acidity means it also has a lot of life in it yet." Yvonne Lorkin

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"A classic peaches and cream Gisborne chardonnay"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

SILVER MEDAL: Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2010

"A classic peaches and cream Gisborne chardonnay. Smooth on the palate with delicious hints of pineapple and tropical fruit. It has a nice touch of creamy French oak with a long enjoyable finish. Serve slightly chilled and enjoy now." Winemakers Notes

"Typical regional style with charming ripe peach and pineapple flavours plus a seasoning of oak. Simple, easy-drinking Chardonnay that offers good value at this price"... Read more »

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"LIKE TASTING AN EXCELLENT YOUNG BURGUNDY - BEAUTIFULLY COMPLEX AND FRAGRANT"

4.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Top 10 Cuisine Magazine

“The bouquet is gorgeous and sensuous showing white peach, lemon pith and beautifully infused vanilla oak characters. It's elegant and refined on the palate showing a delicate fruit expression, chalky texture and firm... Read more »

"LIFTED AROMAS OF TROPICAL FRUIT"

4.5 STARS; Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This is an immediately appealing Chardonnay displaying ripe and lifted aromas of tropical fruit, citrus and buttered popcorn. The palate is succulent, well weighted and  smooth with refreshing acidity and a lingering creamy finish. This one is for those who love generously flavoured Chardonnays. At its best: now to 2012". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A wine of stunning fruit purity and style" Winemaker notes.

The Wairau Valley Marlborough 2008 Chardonnay is bright and lively. The wine is showing aromas and flavours of citrus and stonefruit, and a subtle french oak influence. An elegant wine with great balance.

A wine suited to roasted vegetable winter salads and, creamy chicken and lemon risottos.