2016 New Zealand

A touch deeper in colour than the other single vineyard wines, and more intense on the nose. Beautifully ripe stone fruit, orange peel and almond – a brilliantly inviting nose offers more with caramel and a hint of pear. There’s a superb precision and energy on the palate – the ripe peach and orange beautifully balanced by a lively limey acidity… there’s something complex and savoury underneath – so concentrated. I’d like to give this a year or two to develop and allow the savoury and biscuit/ caramel flavours to contribute more to what will be a beautiful and elegant Chardonnay. Could easily give some top Burgundy 1er a run for their money.
Ben Grosvenor, Private Account Manager

Quite reserved on the nose at present, but lovely depth here. Pleasing richness on the palate, ripe fruit, a silky mouthfeel from the barrel fermentation, great acidity and dexterous balance. Good length on the satisfying finish. This is great value Chardonnay, for when you want to treat yourself, mid-week.
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager

The Coddington vineyard’s unique clay based soil and north facing aspect provides luscious peachy fruit which in a fruit forward vintage like 2016 shows particularly well. Coddington is also known for its excellent acidity which keeps the plushness of the fruit in check giving a wine of lovely balance which is easily enjoyable in youth. A serious step up from the Estate Chardonnay in terms of power, concentration and complexity, the Coddington sees  slightly more new oak adding an extra smoky toasty note which nicely envelopes the plethora of stone fruit with a lemony zip on the finish.
Stephanie Barlow, Private Account Manager

Vibrant and lively on the front of the palate, this displays nettle, fresh gooseberry with a touch of lemon pith complexity. Underneath there is a little marzipan sweetness to the midpalate, white stone fruit too. Much more complex than one may initially expect. I suspect that this will age rather gracefully too. This should appeal not just to NZ Sauvignon fans but fans of more ‘proper’, old fashioned White Bordeaux too. 
Gary Owen - Private Account Manager