TWAM Live 26th July - NZ Chardonnay Six

This elegant trio of fine Kiwi Chardonnays from three premium regions, includes a mature, extremely well-balanced 2014, of serious weight kept fresh by excellent acidity. This 'secret' release is not only from New Zealand's premium Hawke's Bay region, but vineyards very close to some of the region's finest estates. It's joined by a 92pt "Beautifully fruited and inviting..." star from Gisborne, and a 91pt Marlborough beauty rated from the esteemed estate of Jane Hunter, whose string of accolades for her work, includes an OBE and Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for viticulture. This lovely estate Chardonnay was given a ranking of 'EXCLELLENT' by Mark Henderson, in the Otago Daily Times, July 2024 who praised its: "Fresh & inviting nose, peach and stonefruit notes lead, a touch of toffee/caramel and a light seasoning of oak that lets the fruit shine. Creamy palate entry, again the fruit nicely to the fore, fresh acidity supporting thewhole without dominating, that wisp of toffee making an appearance too. Supple, refreshing, nicely done."