SOHO Carter Waiheke Island Chardonnay 2023

Description

Apricot, Oak, Vanilla

"A magnificent rendition, the enticing bouquet shows ripe stone fruit, melon, vanillin oak and oatmeal characters, leading to a concentrated palate that's succulent and seamlessly flowing. Richly textured with beautifully pitched acidity, finishing impressively long and sophisticated. At its best: 2025 to 2035" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2024

"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 2024

"Bright, even, pale straw yellow. The nose is softly full, with aromas of citrus, stonefruit, delicate spice, vanilla and a suggestion of melon. Medium-full bodied, aromas of lemon and grapefruit melded with peach and honeydew melon, zest, vanilla and a touch of white spice. A zest acid line flows elegantly with vibrancy along a lightly creamy mouthfeel; delicate spice adorns and lends a toasty closing with salinity. This Waiheke Chardonnay is posied with a citrus core, balanced toasty spice elements and a smooth-flowing line" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Jul 2024

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.