Te Mata Estate

Estate Vineyards Chardonnay

8.836 ratings
8.96 pro ratings
Hawkes Bay, 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
Top Notes For
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

It seems a little bit too much like Sauvignon Blanc to me and not enough like Chardonnay on the pallet. It has a touch of spritz. 

It seems a little bit too much like Sauvignon Blanc to me and not enough like Chardonnay on the pallet. It has a touch of spritz. 

Jan 23rd, 2025
Stuart Robinson

Clean: stonefruit, citrus; touch of b/f evident; spice and citrus to awaken senses.

Clean: stonefruit, citrus; touch of b/f evident; spice and citrus to awaken senses.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2015
Denis Roudenko

15.5/20 (88/100)

#EnotriaNZ

15.5/20 (88/100)

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Aug 5th, 2015
Slestyan

Lighter, more fruity Chardonnay, limited oak, no butter

Lighter, more fruity Chardonnay, limited oak, no butter

Dec 16th, 2024
AC
8.7

Light, like rose. Can drink with anything - fish or spicy

Light, like rose. Can drink with anything - fish or spicy

Jan 7th, 2023
Richie Davies

Lovely - buttery, white nectarine

Lovely - buttery, white nectarine

Sep 11th, 2021
Oliver Comyn

Not great balance or acidity

Not great balance or acidity

Jun 5th, 2020
Ben H
7.5

Needs longer to bottle age.
Beautiful but needs cellared longer

Needs longer to bottle age.
Beautiful but needs cellared longer

Aug 3rd, 2016
Martin Davies

Compliments of Paul. Chilled. Very nice. Gamay aroma and a black pepperiness.

Compliments of Paul. Chilled. Very nice. Gamay aroma and a black pepperiness.

Jul 22nd, 2016
Eliza Moore

From Bazaar restaurant at QT Hotel

From Bazaar restaurant at QT Hotel

Oct 17th, 2014