 | Cuisine Magazine, Top 10 #4
Issue 140, May 2010 This one is big, the way Jonah was at his peak: toned, powerful, mesmerising. Layers of toasty oak do not detract from the ripe fruit at the heart of this wine. Bring on the pork belly and crackling.
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| Robert Parker,
The Wine Advocate,
Issue 184, September 2009,
Neal Martin The 2008 Chardonnay is sourced from Waiheke Island and aged on its lees. It is reticent at first on the nose, but it gradually reveals some subtle notes of green lemon, kiwi fruit and apple-blossom. Nice definition, the nose gaining more intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, very well balanced, good acidity with green lemon, lime, apple and a touch of peach skin and lees towards the finish that could just do with a little more weight. But this Chardonnay works by not trying to do anything overly ambitious just content being delicious. Michel Cooper,
Listener Magazine,
24 April 2010 Is a robust yet refined wine with highly concentrated, citrusy, peachy flavours and a crisp, long finish.
Winestate Magazine
March / April 2010Lively, classy wine with great complexity. Buttery, maderised aromas and a huge hit of ripe fruit flavours with some solid oak to balance it. Blue Gold, Sydney International Top 100 2010 Silver Medal International Chardonnay Challenge 2009 Bob Campbell MW, February 2010Intense citrus/grapefruit, nutty lees and chalky mineral flavours – very attractive. Elegant Chardonnay. Good Value.
Dr Jamie Goode
July 2010No malolactic; not sulfured until late in the winemaking process. 70% tank fermented; 30% fermented in old wood. 14.5% alcohol. This comes from the younger vineyards, and the idea is to try to let the fruit shine through. Amazing aromatics: fresh, fruit driven and herby with a bit of toasty richness and some buttery notes in the background. The palate is fruit-driven and quite complex with notes of melon, pineapple, pear and peach as well as savoury toastiness. Brilliant. 93/100 |