The debut 2010 vintage (5*) is extremely rare – only 50 cases were produced. From vines planted mostly in 1994, and fermented and matured in French oak casks (25 per cent new), it is a lemon-scented, weighty Hawke’s Bay wine, concentrated, citrusy and complex. Mealy and slightly minerally, with deep, vibrant, very youthful flavours and a lasting finish, it should flourish with cellaring; open 2015+.
Details
Type: White Wines
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2010
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★★ – 5 Stars
Price: $59 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: AV
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2015
The overall rating for quality is Tentative, as Michael has only reviewed a small number of vintages of this particular wine.
When to drink: 2015