A wine from Takapoto Estate in Waikato. Their Rosé was in 2nd place in our recent Top 10 Tasting – a label to look out for! A bright golden-green colour. Bursting with a youthful bouquet of peach, pink grapefruit, almond, oatmeal, lemon curd, biscotti and jasmine florals that jump from the glass. As this producer has shown before, they’re not shy with oak, but handle it very elegantly, remaining on the balanced side of overtness. Toasty, smoky even – with a spicy nuttiness. Breezing along on a zesty acidity, the fruit sits up and has a fresh, green, juicy quality. Tarragon, salted caramel and orange peel also feature in my tasting notes. An energetic and complex expression from a unique location. 93pts
Crossing Point Chardonnay 2022
