The bargain-priced 2016 vintage (4*) was fermented and matured for nine months in French and Hungarian oak barriques (35 per cent new). Already drinking well, it’s a full-bodied, fresh, harmonious wine with well-ripened stone-fruit flavours, gentle biscuity, toasty notes adding complexity, finely poised acidity and a dry, slightly buttery finish.
Details
Type: White Wines
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2016
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★ – 4 Stars
Price: $18 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: V+
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.