Previously listed on Fine Wines of New Zealand

5 Stars - Michael Cooper (2021 Vintage)
"For his premium Chardonnay label, winemaker Tim Turvey aims for a 'big, grunty, upfront' style – and hits the target with ease. It's typically a hedonist's delight – an arrestingly bold, intense, savoury, mealy, complex wine with layers of flavour. Hand-picked from mature vines at Te Awanga, it is fermented and matured in French oak casks (typically 40 to 50 per cent new). Already enjoyable, the 2021 vintage is a bright, light yellow/green, fresh, mouthfilling wine, with rich, vibrant, stonefruit flavours, slightly toasty and buttery notes adding complexity, and a very finely balanced, lengthy finish. Best drinking 2025+."

Deservedly this now has a cult following, Always a banger! Opulent, creamy, toasty, and lavishly fruited, this is sensational full-bodied Chardonnay with equal amounts of style. It will age and fatten out for 10+ years in the cellar if well stored.

Winery says "A classic Clearview Estate Reserve Chardonnay of power & sophistication stylish with power & complexity, mealy with stonefruit, ripe tropical flavours & substantial body drink now for a fruit driven style or cellar until 2028"

 

(CEW00003)

 

Country:

New Zealand

Region:

Hawkes Bay

Variety:

Chardonnay

Style:

Full, Oaky whites

Winemaker:

Matt Kirby

Closure:

Screwcap

ABV

13.5%

Bottle size:

750ml

Fruit:

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Body:

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Sweetness:

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Acidity:

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Food Match:

Roast Chicken, Pork

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