Light straw with youthful green hues. An array of ripe fresh fruits such as peach, pear and citrus blossom characterise the nose. Added complexity is evident via subtle cream and vanilla characters. The lemony acidity balances the rich mid palate fruit flavours and the finish is lithe and long.

Drink now to late 2013.

2009 Vintage

• 4.5 Stars & Best Buy, Cuisine Magazine, May 2011
• 4 Stars (2009 Vintage) “Still youthful, Mouthfilling, well-rounded wine with a fragrant, nutty bouquet. Sweet-fruited, with ripe, stone-fruit flavours, peachy, toasting and rich, with a creamy texture.” Michael Cooper – Winestate – August 2010
• “If you’re in love with big-bodied chardonnay, you’ll love the density and intensity of this rounded Hawke’s Bay one. It’s rounded, flavoursome and shows beautiful balance for everyday drinking.” Joelle Thomson – www.mindfood.com – November 2008
• 4 Stars (2008 Vintage) “Instantly appealing, drink-young style with a fragrant bouquet of peaches and butterscotch. Creamy and mouthfilling, with fresh, ripe, stonefruit and slight toast flavours, showing excellent depth.” Michael Cooper’s New Releases – Winestate – July/August 2009
• Bronze Medal (2008 Vintage)-  International Chardonnay Challenge 2009
• Gold, Royal Easter Show NZ 2011