Pure grapefruit zest, citrus, stonefruit kernel, a hint of roasted nuts, all bound in enlivening acid. The satisfying palate weight carries the acid completely without effort; it just shrugs it off. Very clean, already showing some length, which will no doubt build gracefully. A pleasing absence of oak notes…in fact a pleasing absence of everything but essence of Chardonnay.  A definite candidate for benchmark. 

Region: Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand

Grape Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

Critic Rating: NR

Suggested Drink Window: TBA