Stoney River Chardonnay - Gisborne 2024
This chardonnay shows yellow peach with notes of tropical fruits, hints of grapefruit and a subtle crème brulée-like oak influence. Drinking beautifully now and over the next couple of years and ideal with fish and white meats.
"Delightfully fruited and elegantly lifted, the bouquet shows apricot, rockmelon, nougat and a hint of flinty notes, followed by a juicy palate delivering lovely weight and creamy texture. Well rounded and balanced with a lingering tasty finish."
2023 Vintage - "Attractively fruited and gently fragrant on the nose, showing ripe nectarine, rockmelon and lemon peel aromas with a hint of nougat. The palate delivers juicy fruit flavours with rounded mouthfeel and creamy texture, finishing lingering and refreshing." - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
88 points, 4 stars
2022 Vintage - "Attractively ripe and elegantly fragrant, showing nectarine, apple, fig and lemon zest aromas with a hint of spicy overtone. The palate delivers gentle weight and beautifully rounded mouthfeel, leading to a smooth supple finish. Friendly and easy to enjoy." - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
86 points, 4 stars
2021 Vintage - "Beautifully ripe and nicely fragrant on the nose showing yellow peach, rockmelon, nougat and cashew characters, followed by a supple palate that's succulent and smooth. It's harmonious and creamy with a lengthy juicy finish." - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
87 points, 4 stars
2020 Vintage - "It's gently lifted on the nose showing crunchy apple, grapefruit and subtle oatmeal notes, leading to a juicy palate that offers smooth mouthfeel and refreshing acidity, finishing crisp and lingering." - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
86 points, 4 stars