Villa Maria Keltern Chardonnay 2019, Hawkes Bay

Superb bouquet - complex and complete, youthful and captivating. Aromas and flavours on the palate of grapefruit and peach, new oak, wood smoke, toasty barrel spice and citrus pith. Fine wood tannins and plenty of acidity along with gently warming alcohol drive the flavour and texture. The finish is long and detailed where the mineral stony soils and chalky moments begin to emerge. Still integrating, you can afford to cellar this wine for a while. Best drinking from early to mid 2022 through 2029+.

97 Points

Outstanding