Coxhead Creek Chardonnay 2019, Matakana

Really lovely bouquet of Chardonnay with aromas of sweet grapefruit, lemon and white peach. Scents of French barrel with sweet vanilla, soft brown baking spices and raw sugar. On the palate - very young, tense and firm from the acidity and wood tannins. Fruit flavours reflect the nose with citrus and white stone fruit. Some floral moments emerge as the wine opens up. I suggest you cellar this wine for two years before trying again. In the meantime serve with with high-acid or fresh crunchy textured entrees. Best drinking from 2022 through 2025.

88 Points