Matawhero 'Church House' Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2024, Gisborne

Distinctive and familiar bouquet with a wood smoke, spice and nut then yellow stone fruits of apricot and peach, then red apple and baked apple, a touch of citrus peel and battonage. Plenty of weight and richness though not too much, flavours of wood smoke and spice, nut and stone fruits reflect the bouquet. Medium+ acid line, balanced, well made and ready to drink day of purchase through 2030.

94 Points

Excellent