Pyramid Valley Mānatu Chardonnay 2023, Central Otago

A bouquet showing both complexity and youth, scent of fresh yellow stone fruits and grapefruit peel then layers of wood spice and leesy barrel ferment qualities. A ix of brazil-nut butter and smoky spices then a stony mineralised soil quality. On the palate a dry wine with a citrus drive reflecting the ideas of grapefruit and peel then a green peach and apple quality. Fine tannins from both fruit and oak and a backbone of acidity frame the wine well. Taut and youthful with a positive reduction highlight - so plenty of time to cellar, no rush to open please. Best drinking from 2027 through 2031+.

95 Points

Outstanding

RRP from $50.00

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Manatu is the te Reo Maori name for the Ribbonwood tree. This wine is made from fruit grown in the Lowburn sub-region of Central Otago