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Subregion | New Zealand > Canterbury |
Colour | White |
Type | Still |
The 2022 Chardonnay from the high-density Lion's Tooth parcel is an arresting wine that sucks you in but doesn’t spit you out. It’s not a wine you'll want to spit out either. This 2022 draws you in with its harmony, expansive nature, silken texture and sense of tranquility. It is subtle in its flavors - this is Chardonnay, after all – with flinty characters giving way to toasted nuts and oatmeal, lemon curd and nectarine. This is not a fruity but savory, restrained style that focused on texture over aromatics. Meditation for the mouth.
Botanicals collection. Waikari vineyard. Cask sample.
Serious line to this wine with beautiful balance. Firm and fruity at the same time. Real presence in the mouth. (JR)