Faultline Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay 2023

Description

Apricot, Oak, Spice

"It's elegantly aromatic on the nose with nectarine, melon, lemon peel and subtle vanilla notes, followed by a succulent palate offering smooth texture combined with bright acidity, making it immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2024

"Bright, even, pale yellow with a slight green hue. The nose is full, with aromas of hazelnut, caramel, toffee apple and peach. Full-bodied, aromas of peach and apple entwined with hazelnut, creme caramel and delicate spice. Mouth-watering acidity carries toasty details on a mineral-textured mouthfeel and lends an appetising finish" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Apr 2025

The oak and fruit characters are wonderfully integrated creating a youthful wine of power and finesse with aromas of melon and ripe stone fruit finishing off with a hint of creaminess and spice on the palate.

Meticulous vineyard management, combined with excellent terroir yields fruit of outstanding quality from our Dillon’s Point and Rapaura vineyards.

The fruit for this wine, was machine harvested in the coolness of morning, for the preservation of the fruit’s natural complexity and character. After pressing, the juice was briefly settled before being fermented and aged for 9months.

Food Pairing: A fabulous option with seafood or try it with a creamy chicken dish.