Kin By Te Kano Central Otago Chardonnay 2021

Kin By Te Kano Central Otago Chardonnay 2021"Beautifully ripe and elegantly complex, the wine shows apricot, nougat, warm spice and hazelnut aromas on the nose, followed by a generously textured palate that's succulent and creamy. Delightfully composed and expressed, offering excellent drinking. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2023 "Bright, pale yellow, even colour throughout. This has an excellent concentrated, full bouquet of nectarines and apricots melded with an amalgam

"Beautifully ripe and elegantly complex, the wine shows apricot, nougat, warm spice and hazelnut aromas on the nose, followed by a generously textured palate that's succulent and creamy. Delightfully composed and expressed, offering excellent drinking. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2023

"Bright, pale yellow, even colour throughout. This has an excellent concentrated, full bouquet of nectarines and apricots melded with an amalgam of spice and butter harmoniously. Medium-full bodied, stonefruit aromas overlying vanilla, grated nutmeg and cream. The mouthfeel is creamy with vanilla custard and roasted cashews. A balanced acid drive flows along a slightly chalky line, lingering with warm spice and comforting, rich notes. This Chardonnay is accessible with a concentrated stonefruit core, spice and nutty details on a creamy mouthfeel" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Jul 2022

Aromas of vanilla, toasted hazelnut, ripe peach and melon, with spicy oak undertones. Generous ripe stonefruit, creamy vanilla and toasted bread notes give way to a fresh mineral finish.

The 2021 season started with warm and wet weather, leading to rapid early season growth and excellent vine health. Windy weather over flowering and a warm late Summer period resulted in lower yields of perfectly ripe fruit, with excellent flavour concentration.

A selection of chardonnay clones from our Northburn vineyard was fermented in stainless steel and oak barrels. Maturation on full yeast lees took place over the following 10 months before blending and bottling.

We believe in connections at Te Kano. Between wine and food, grapevines and the soil, people and nature. Our Estate vineyards are testament to this, with organic practices and an extensive Kōwhai rejuvenation project strengthening our links with the land we love. Kin is a deliciously vibrant wine made to enliven any gatherings of family and friends.

Food Pairing: This wine should be matched with great company. If eating, try it with poultry, creamy pastas or fresh seafood.