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Reserve Girborne Chardonnay

8.810 ratings
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Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
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satoshi ito

satoshi had this 10 years ago

satoshi had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 19th, 2014
Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

I’m in New Zealand and we’re getting stuck into the #nzwine 🥳

We picked up this NZ$13 bottle from the local supermarket as Mr Spittoon was craving a Chardonnay (he has such good taste 😜). It’s a 2017 and is from Gisborne here in NZ.

If you’re not sure, Gisborne is on the east coast of the North Island and is know for its wineries 🍷 and surf 🏄‍♀️ beaches.

In the glass we found it a light golden lemon shade. It’s got a relatively big nose on it full of fresh pineapple, vanilla oak and grapefruit. While in the mouth it’s dry but makes you think of Manuka honey mixed with florals and apricots. It tastes rather big in alcohol (abv is 13.5%) which I wonder if it would mellow with a bit more age?

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!

I’m in New Zealand and we’re getting stuck into the #nzwine 🥳

We picked up this NZ$13 bottle from the local supermarket as Mr Spittoon was craving a Chardonnay (he has such good taste 😜). It’s a 2017 and is from Gisborne here in NZ.

If you’re not sure, Gisborne is on the east coast of the North Island and is know for its wineries 🍷 and surf 🏄‍♀️ beaches.

In the glass we found it a light golden lemon shade. It’s got a relatively big nose on it full of fresh pineapple, vanilla oak and grapefruit. While in the mouth it’s dry but makes you think of Manuka honey mixed with florals and apricots. It tastes rather big in alcohol (abv is 13.5%) which I wonder if it would mellow with a bit more age?

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!

Dec 19th, 2019
Michael Clulow

Great wine for the price. Consistent performer year on year.

Great wine for the price. Consistent performer year on year.

May 1st, 2020
Keith Crump

Great Gisbourne Chardonnay

Great Gisbourne Chardonnay

May 29th, 2019
Canon Thomas

Nose: buttered toast, flowery, crisp melon. Stone fruit, pie crust and baking spices, soft butter, lime. Very nice finish. Drinking it too cold, will try to let it sit for a few. "Creamy and textural on the palate with a refreshing, lingering citrus finish"

Nose: buttered toast, flowery, crisp melon. Stone fruit, pie crust and baking spices, soft butter, lime. Very nice finish. Drinking it too cold, will try to let it sit for a few. "Creamy and textural on the palate with a refreshing, lingering citrus finish"

Dec 30th, 2016
Stuart Leonard

Nice flowery chardonnay

Nice flowery chardonnay

Nov 1st, 2015
MoB

A bit too sweet for me. After taste is nice

A bit too sweet for me. After taste is nice

Feb 10th, 2024
Ed Gibbs

Ed had this 2 years ago

Ed had this 2 years ago

Dec 7th, 2022
Alan Westgarth

Alan had this 3 years ago

Alan had this 3 years ago

Jul 22nd, 2021
Daniel Bateman

Daniel had this 9 years ago

Daniel had this 9 years ago

Jan 20th, 2016