Smith & Sheth Chardonnay 2019, Heretaunga, Hawkes Bay

Very youthful yet vibrant bouquet - distinctive aromas of roasted yellow stone fruits, vanilla, baking spice, toasty wood, some roasted pineapple and clay stone soils suggestions. On the palate - equally youthful with punchy forward attack - flavours mirror the nose with a coarse silk texture, medium+ acidity, wood tannins and a core of fruit. Plenty of weight, freshness and drive, a wine to watch, definitely cellar for another 18 months before trying again. best drinking from mid 2022 through 2026+.

94 Points

Excellent