Kin By Te Kano Central Otago Chardonnay 2022

Description

Apple, Nougat, Oak

"It's elegantly fragrant on the nose, showing apricot, Gala apple, nougat, and lemon peel aromas. The palate delivers succulent fruit flavours with a fleshy texture and bright acidity, finishing lingering and silky. Beautifully composed and expressed, offering terrific drinking. At its best: now to 2027" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2025

"Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is gently full, with aromas of peach, nectarine and citrus entwined with soft butter and cashew. Medium-bodied, aromas of peach and nectarine melded with lemon, unfolding soft butter, cashew, vanilla and minerals. The palate has an immediate appeal, offering purity of fruit and a well-balanced creamy palate" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Mar 2025

"Aromas and flavours of fresh white peach and red apple. There’s a fine yet distinctive layer of wood spice and lees complexities. Dry on the palate with a satin touch, fruit flavours are accentuated by the acid line. Fruit tannins and soft wood tannins frame the palate nicely. A balanced and well made wine with length and medium+ finish. Best drinking from mid to late 2025 through 2030" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mar 2025

Aromas of vanilla, toasted hazelnut, ripe peach and melon, with spicy oak undertones. Generous ripe stonefruit, creamy vanilla and toasted bread notes give way to a fresh mineral finish.

We believe in connections at Te Kano. Between wine and food, grape vines and the soil,people and nature. Our Estate vineyards are testament to this, with organic practices and an extensive Kōwhai rejuvenation project strengthening our links with the land we love. Kin is a deliciously vibrant wine made to enliven any gatherings of family and friends.

The 2022 season was warm and gentle with a hot Summer and settled harvest conditions, allowing plenty of time for flavour development and harvest at optimal ripeness. A selection of chardonnay clones from our Northburn vineyard was fermented instainless steel and oak barrels. Maturationon full yeast lees took place over the following 10 months before blending and bottling.

Food Pairing: This wine should be matched with great company. If eating, try it with poultry,creamy pastas or fresh seafood.