What a joy to drink this 9 year old Marlborough Chardonnay in a near perfect spot with little sign of age. This is so bright, fresh, vibrant but carries a depth that I didn’t expect from this region.
Complex palate with white peony, pepper, lemon, grapefruit and mouth watering acidity. The finish is so, so long and couldn’t be more buttery. Like, minutes later buttery. Could this be barrel age, could it be malo fermentation - not sure. But I love it.
What a joy to drink this 9 year old Marlborough Chardonnay in a near perfect spot with little sign of age. This is so bright, fresh, vibrant but carries a depth that I didn’t expect from this region.
Complex palate with white peony, pepper, lemon, grapefruit and mouth watering acidity. The finish is so, so long and couldn’t be more buttery. Like, minutes later buttery. Could this be barrel age, could it be malo fermentation - not sure. But I love it.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2020
Getting a bit Pinoted Out. Nice to try a Chardonnay albeit in the buttery style.
Getting a bit Pinoted Out. Nice to try a Chardonnay albeit in the buttery style.
Feb 1st, 2017
This turned a corner after about an hour open. Initially kinda awkward and disjointed with some funk, but calmed down and become more focused. Cat pee, English pea, toasted sesame seed, and lime.
This turned a corner after about an hour open. Initially kinda awkward and disjointed with some funk, but calmed down and become more focused. Cat pee, English pea, toasted sesame seed, and lime.
May 15th, 2016
Enjoying it a lot! Not quite Grand Cru level or premier, but it does remind me of that 2004 Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc and certainly if tasted blind would not come out as "new world". Thanks a lot Peter for suggesting!!
Enjoying it a lot! Not quite Grand Cru level or premier, but it does remind me of that 2004 Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc and certainly if tasted blind would not come out as "new world". Thanks a lot Peter for suggesting!!
Apr 10th, 2015
#dogpoint Match stick on the nose followed by gorgeous fruit with all the bells and whistles. Well done - dragged this back from #NZ this past spring!! #chard #buywine #wine
#dogpoint Match stick on the nose followed by gorgeous fruit with all the bells and whistles. Well done - dragged this back from #NZ this past spring!! #chard #buywine #wine
Dec 23rd, 2014
Gorgeous, soft, buttery Chardonnay which isn't too overwhelming when you're coming back to Chardonnay after some 'time out'. Quality.
Gorgeous, soft, buttery Chardonnay which isn't too overwhelming when you're coming back to Chardonnay after some 'time out'. Quality.
Dec 27th, 2015
Beautiful Burgundy style Chardonnay
Beautiful Burgundy style Chardonnay
Jun 12th, 2015
Dog Point, Phife?
All the time, Tip.
The best NZ Chard, Phife?
Tied with Kumeu, Tip.
Dog Point, Phife?
All the time, Tip.
The best NZ Chard, Phife?
Tied with Kumeu, Tip.
Jan 22nd, 2017
Paulette had this 9 years ago
Paulette had this 9 years ago
Feb 4th, 2015
Toby had this 10 years ago
Toby had this 10 years ago
Aug 10th, 2014
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
