Matahiwi Estate Holly Reserve Chardonnay 2019, Hawkes Bay

Ripe and toasty with core aromas of peach and grapefruit, some pith, vanilla and cashew nut oak. On the palate - nice tension with fine wood tannins and medium+ acidity. There’s a creamy cheese tang before the flavours of stone fruit and citrus return. Nice weight and richness, balanced and well made with judicious oak use and flavour. Best drinking from late 2020 through 2026+.

93 Points

Excellent