The striking 2016 vintage (5*) is based solely on the estate’s original, 35-year-old vines, planted by Stan Chifney. Handled entirely in tanks, it’s a pale lemon/green, highly scented wine, medium-bodied, with gentle sweetness (16 grams/litre of residual sugar), appetising acidity, and rich, vibrant, lemony, appley flavours, showing lovely purity, delicacy and intensity. Already delicious, it should flourish in the bottle for many years.
Details
Type: White Wines
Variety: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: 2016
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★★ – 5 Stars
Price: $65 NZD
Sweetness: MED
Value for Money: AV
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2018
The overall rating for quality is Tentative, as Michael has only reviewed a small number of vintages of this particular wine.