Central Otago's Finest By Matt Connell

Description

A sophisticated pairing of award-winning Matt Connell wines that perfectly embody the essence of Central Otago wines.

Matt Connell Wines was born out of a desire to find, and work with, parcels of fruit that we believe are incredibly special to Central Otago and that could develop into the wines we love to drink ourselves.

Collection includes:

3 x Matt Connell Single Vineyard Lowburn Central Otago Chardonnay 2021

AWARDED 95/100 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2022

AWARDED 93/100 POINTS & 4 STARS: Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review

"Intense and quite ripe chardonnay with peach , nectarine, lime/citrus and a savoury/oyster shell influence with a hint of spicy oak. Stylish and satisfying chardonnay that is good now but should be enhanced by a little bottle age" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review

"This is gracefully opulent and enticing with golden peach, lemon pith, vanillin oak and sweet pasty notes on the nose. The concentrated palate delivers outstanding weight and richly textured mouthfeel, brilliantly framed by refreshing acidity, finishing wonderfully long and delectable. At its best: now to 2030" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2022

White stone fruit notes on the nose leads into upfront fruit intensity highlighting nectarine and lemon characters that builds and lingers on the palate. The wine is rich with fine acidity and lingering finish.

Alc: 13.5%

3 x Matt Connell Rendition Central Otago Pinot Noir 2020

Awarded Gold Medal: New Zealand International Wine Show 2021

Awarded 95/100 Points & 5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2020

"It's splendidly fruited and elegantly complex, showing ripe cherry, sweet plum, floral, subtle spice and roasted hazelnut characters on the nose, followed by a gorgeously succulent palate offering outstanding concentration and persistency. Graceful and seamless with layers of fine texture backed by polished tannins, finishing impressively long and expansive" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2020

Bright ruby colour in the glass, the nose shows dark and red fruits supported by mocha notes. The palate is concentrated, complex and flows with a long morish finish.

Alc: 14%