Passage Rock Reserve Wild and Free Chardonnay 2019, Waiheke Island

Toasty, smoky, ripe, intense and richly scented bouquet. Aromas and flavours of brazil-nut and baked nectarine, new French oak and apricot, baked red apple and very ripe grapefruit. There’s an orange tang to the texture then a full-bodied, rich and creamy texture takes over. Flavours continue with vanilla, baking spices and dry stones. Lengthy and persistent finish with a big bold voice, flavour, weight, smoke, oak and texture. Lots to like here. Best drinking from today - decanting suggested - and through 2025.

94 Points

Excellent