5 Stars, 94 Points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Gorgeously complex and enticing, the bouquet shows ripe stone fruit, rockmelon, vanilla and roasted hazelnut aromas with a hint of flinty nuance. It's concentrated on the palate with terrific weight, delivering creamy texture backed by beautifully pitched acidity, finishing wonderfully long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2030." Sam Kim

94 Points - Cam Douglas MS (2021 Vintage)
"A captivating bouquet of fresh citrus and flint-like scents, white fleshed tree fruits, a lightweight lees complexity and spice from oak. Delicious on the palate with a taut youthful mouthfeel driven by acidity, lees and a core of fresh fruit flavours framed by a judicious use of oak. Flavours of citrus, tree fruits and some stone fruits layer in breadth and complexity." Cam Douglas

Gold Medal -  National Wine Awards Aotearoa 
(2021 Vintage)


The Holly South Series Chardonnay is from the southern chardonnay planting in the Matahiwi vineyard. First planted in 2013 this it the 6th bottling from these vines. Over the 6 vintages this chardonnay has won 6 Gold Medals, 3 Silver Medals and consistintly won 94 Point ratings from top wine critics. You will enjoy aromas of Melon, stone fruit, biscuit and toasty oak. The palate is elegant with fine texture and a smooth finish.

(MAT2508001)

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