Mystery Marlborough Chardonnay 2022 (Export Wine)

Mystery Marlborough Chardonnay 2022 (Export Wine)Subtle oak Rockmelon Vanilla & cashew Silky texture "Gorgeously styled and elegantly expressed, the wine shows rockmelon, apricot, nougat and roasted nut aromas, leading to an elegantly flavoursome palate offering succulent fruit flavours with discreet oak infusion, finishing long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2029" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2023 "The bouquet suggests a quietly spoken wine with subtly and charm. Aromas of fresh white peach and

• Subtle oak
• Rockmelon
• Vanilla & cashew
• Silky texture

"Gorgeously styled and elegantly expressed, the wine shows rockmelon, apricot, nougat and roasted nut aromas, leading to an elegantly flavoursome palate offering succulent fruit flavours with discreet oak infusion, finishing long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2029" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2023

"The bouquet suggests a quietly spoken wine with subtly and charm. Aromas of fresh white peach and vanilla, red apple flesh and pear with a whisper of quince and barrel toast. A satin touch on the palate with contrasting acidity then white fleshed orchard fruits and lemon flavours coat the palate. The oak is quiet and understated yet attentive. Well made with decent complexity, lots of texture and length. Best drinking from 2023 through 2027" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

"Silken, almost ethereal, texture with bright, vibrant grapefruit/citrus and nectarine flavours together with ginger and a hint of cashew nut. Fruit-focused wine with a lingering tangy finish. Drink 2023 to 2029" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Feb 2023

"Bright, even, pale yellow. The nose is gentle with stonefruit, citrus, toast and spice aromas. Medium-bodied, aromas of lemon and grapefruit intermixed with apricot, spice and toasty oak elements. Lively acidity flows smoothly with fine-textured phenolics; subtle, elegant toastiness enlivens the finish and closes on a rich note. This Chardonnay is approachable and elegant, with well-portioned oak details adding interest" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Feb 2023

"Estate-grown in the upper Awatere Valley, the 2022 vintage was harvested from young, second-crop vines and handled in old French oak barrels. Light lemon/green, it is fragrant, with strong, peachy flavours, fresh acidity and a creamy-textured finish. Enjoyable young, it should be at its best 2024+" Michael Cooper

This single-vineyard Mystery Chardonnay is a beautifully balanced and powerful wine. Lovely buttery citrus and stone fruit flavours are perfectly integrated with hints of oak to create a fresh but complex wine.

Our style of Chardonnay is driven by the cool climate of the Awatere Valley and the use of older oak barrels. The subtle oak flavours integrate beautifully with the citrus and lighter stone fruit flavours of the fruit. Once ferment is complete, the wines are kept in barrel for several months maturing on the yeast lees. Before bottling, the wines undergo Malo-Lactic fermentation, although this is kept to around 30% so as not to dominate the final wine.