Moana Park Chardonnay 2018, Hawkes Bay

Bold and expressive bouquet with aromas of new wood, roasted yellow stone fruits, apple, nuts and vanilla. On the palate - firm, youthful, weighty, nice structure, fruity and dry on the finish. Flavours of citrus peel and peach, apple, vanilla and new wood. As the wine opens up flavours of yoghurt and cream begin to emerge and blend in with the vanilla, nut and citrus. Very fine wood tannins, medium+ acidity, decent length and intensity. Youthful still so no rush, best drinking from mid 2021 through 2025. Decant for service before then and serve with food (smoked chicken or turkey, pasta with pinenuts).

92 Points