Lifted and perfumed aromas with smoke and citrus blossom overlaying notes of blackcurrant and gooseberry. A lush sweet fruited entry full of exotic
green fruits leads into a big hit of passion fruit with blackcurrant and gooseberry following on from the nose. Driving, juicy and balanced.
The palate bursts with lime and green apple flavours that bring a young freshness and racy acidity. These mingle beautifully with rounder warm stone fruit notes, giving it a lifted character and a wet stone finish. Ceviche, crab cakes topped with apple and fennel slaw, salmon sashimi, chicken picatta or summer salads with citrus vinaigrette are some of our favourite pairings.
This exceptionally balanced Chardonnay has real depth and grip, married to incisive acidity and well-defined, complex flavours of citrus, apricot and brioche. Full-bodied yet refined and mineral, this is a true reflection of its coastal origins.
“The wine shows beautiful floral notes intermixed with citrus and honeysuckle, has great natural acidity and a hint of wet rocks giving it minerality and crisp, medium-bodied, nicely concentrated flavors. It reminded me of a premier cru Chablis.” – 91 points, The Wine Advocate, October 2015
Country - New Zealand
Region - Marlborough
Grape Varieties - Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Alcohol by volume - 12.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Saint Clair
Tasting notes - Tropical notes of passionfruit, guava and blackcurrant combine with nettle and subtle chalky mineral notes. A rich full palate of tropical flavours including passionfruit guava and blackcurrant, leads to a long, mineral finish.
Forget the heavy oak and butter – we want to be able to taste great fruit! This Chardonnay is full of yellow apples, fresh pear and hints of coconut and tropical fruit – really bright and refreshing.
Country - Australia
Region - South Australia
Grape Varieties - Sauvignon Blanc 90%, Semillon 10%
Alcohol by volume - 12.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Ravenswood Lane
Tasting notes - Lively aromas of blackcurrant leaf, lemon thyme and creamy oak complexity lead to a crisp, vibrant and refreshing palate. Notes of lime and lemongrass are supported by an exquisitely fine acidity and a creamy, textured finish.
This unoaked Chardonnay offers aromas of ripe pear and honeydew melon with floral notes. On the palate, the wine opens with bright citrus and tropical flavours, leading to a round mouthfeel balanced by fresh acidity, and a long finish.
Country - Australia
Region - South Australia
Grape Varieties - Chardonnay 100%
Alcohol by volume - 13%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Ravenswood Lane
Tasting notes - Lifted fruit aromas of ripe peach and papaya are complemented by delicate notes of orange blossom. The crisp palate leads to an array of exotic fruit favours; white nectarine, honeydew melon, and tangerine, with a subtle flintiness. Textured with refined French oak and a deliciously persistent finish
Brimming with ripe orchard fruits of apple, pear and peach, and hints of vanilla, spice and butter. It is very well balanced with alluring fruit aromas, a refreshing acidity and lingering stony minerality.
The Land of the Long White Cloud or New Zealand, as we know it, is famous for its Sauvignon Blanc with that unmistakable gooseberry character. This wine from established vineyards in Marlborough will not disappoint. Fresh, vibrant and crisp, with exotic herbaceous aromas and tropical and citrus fruit flavours. Enjoy chilled with all fish dishes, light white meats or simply on its own.
This wine is fresh and vibrant with passion fruit, gooseberry and some melon characters. It has a balanced richness of fruit with a floral note through the palate, with intense depth of flavour and a crisp finish.
Lucia Chardonnay possesses lively aromas of citrus oil, orange peel, and golden delicious apple coupled with beautiful green mango notes. This
cuvée combines a variety of Wente Chardonnay clonal selections to bring concentration and texture. The high-altitude blocks of Pisoni Vineyards
create a phenolic structure and the vines at the Soberanes vineyard give a refreshing, bright acidity on the palate. This is a wonderful chardonnay
to enjoy now that will also cellar well for several years.
Country - Australia
Region - South Australia
Grape Varieties - Riesling 100%
Alcohol by volume - 11.3%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Jim Barry Wines
Tasting notes - A wine of immense purity and drive that is bursting with intense aromas of rose water, lime and hints of freshly cut Nashi pear. The tightly wound palate delivers laser focussed acidity and crisp lime juice at its core and shows all the hallmarks of a youthful but restrained Florita Riesling. Pure with a long, citrus finish.
Awards
95 Pts, James Halliday , 2018
A restrained style of California Chardonnay, with pear and citrus fruit backed up with the slightest hint of barrel-derived spice. Quite firm and structured on the palate, made in an elegant, food-friendly style.
90 points & Editors Choice, Wine Enthusiast , August 2013
Saintsbury Carneros Chardonnay 2014
Held in high regard amongst reviewers, who note this is one of the best examples of how the Chardonnay grape can be put to use.
Country - USA
Region - California
Grape Varieties - Chardonnay 100%
Alcohol by volume - 14.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Far Niente
Tasting notes - This wine opens with delicate aromas of citrus blossom, honeydew melon, pear, flint and toasted almonds. The palate is silky with pear and citrus flavours. Refreshing acidity leads to a juicy finish, layered with toasted oak.
Country - Australia
Region - Western Australia
Grape Varieties - Gewürztraminer 55%, Pinot Gris 29%, Riesling 11%, Pinot Blanc 5%
Alcohol by volume - 12.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Larry Cherubino
Tasting notes - An elegant blend with an exotic yet fresh cacophony of citrus, passionfruit, mineral notes and rose water. Layers of pear, nougat, Turkish delight are interwoven on the soft and refined palate through to a long finish with a subtle but drying acidity.
Country - Australia
Region - South Australia
Grape Varieties - Chardonnay 100%
Alcohol by volume - 13%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Berton Vineyard
Tasting notes - A fresh, cool-climate Chardonnay which pulls together quenching tropical and citrus fruit flavours with delicate French oak. Aromas of mango, pineapple and white rose are complemented by nuances of lemon spice, vanilla and roasted cashew. Soft and generous on the palate, the creamy mouthfeel is beautifully balanced by a zesty acidity, through to a lingering finish.
Country - USA
Region - California
Grape Varieties - Chardonnay 99%, Sauvignon Blanc 1%
Alcohol by volume - 13.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Lockwood Vineyard
Tasting notes - The 2017 shows delightful aromatics of delicate white flowers, fresh green apple and notes of caramel. Clean flavours of apricot and pear are balanced by hint of key lime and lively mineral notes, with a creamy texture and supple mouthfeel, the crisp acidity leads to a long finish.
Country - Australia
Region - South Australia
Grape Varieties - Chardonnay 100%
Alcohol by volume - 13.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Berton Vineyard
Tasting notes - This Reserve Chardonnay displays generous aromas of freshly cut peach complemented by notes of nectarine, toasted almonds and a hint of vanilla. The palate is well structured with a creamy texture and delivers flavours of peach, pear and sweet grapefruit with toasted almond and orange zest through to a crisp, persistent finish
Awards
Silver, IWC, 2018
Country - USA
Region - California
Grape Varieties - Chardonnay 100%
Alcohol by volume - 13.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Raymond Vineyards
Tasting notes - Bright aromas of citrus, green apple and tropical fruit are followd by notes of vanilla and honeysuckle. Crisp, with a beautiful minerality, tangy citrus notes and a touch of vanilla on the exquisitely balanced palate, this wine is smooth to the finish.
