SOHO Carter Waiheke Island Chardonnay 2022

Description

• Toasty oak
• Guava & nectarine
• Vanilla & hazelnut
• Creamy smooth

"Stylish and refined, the wine shows white flesh stone fruit, rockmelon, lemon peel, vanilla and hazelnut nuances, leading to a concentrated palate delivering outstanding depth and persistency. Complex and seductively charming, finishing superbly long and engaging. At its best: 2024 to 2032" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2023

"Very enticing bouquet with ripe pure fruited scents of peach and white fleshed orchard fruits, citrus and a mix of fruit and barrel spices. Equally enticing on the palate, a taut squeeze as the wine touches the palate, flavours of citrus then peach then fine tannins and acidity to carry flavours and a crisping texture of its own. Well made, quite youthful with some cellar time recommended. best drinking from 2024 through 2029" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jun 2023

"Bright, even, pale yellow. This has a sweet bouquet, enveloping stonefruit, guava, blossom, nut and creamy elements. Medium-full bodied, aromas of nectarine, pear and a suggestion of guava intertwined with grapefruit zest, roasted hazelnut, spice and custard. The mouthfeel is creamy, fleshy and smooth-flowing, carrying spice and nutty elements to a poised and lingering finish. This elegant Chardonnay is enticing with curves and a smooth mouthfeel with acid tension drives with sweet fruit and nutty details" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Jun 2023

Exquisitely composed, a stunning concentration of nectarine flesh, creamy panna cotta & roasted hazelnuts. Subtle toasty oak & fresh mineral nuances lead to a superbly long & linear finish. Tall in stature & majestic... a worthy treat for the truly devoted.

Hand harvested, New oak (37%) Coopers: Alain Fouquet & Francois Freres.