Esk Valley 'Seabed' Chardonnay 2019, Hawkes Bay

There’s no mistaking the raw energy, youth, oak and power of the bouquet this wine offers. Aromas of new wood and baked apple, white and yellow peaches with raw brown sugar and quince. A hard clay, hard stone mineral layer brings depth and complexity. Equally powerful on the palate with a core of stone fruit and oak, warming alcohol and medium+ acidity. There’s no mistaking this wine is young and needs time to settle, develop and find its feet, which it will. Is best left in your cellar till late 2022, but can also be enjoyed earlier with food - perhaps smoked salmon pizza or a creamy pasta with pine nuts in the mix.

93 Points

Excellent