A Chardonnay from well-regarded biodynamic producers in Gisborne, in a legendary vintage. A pale green-gold in the glass. An airy and lifted bouquet of fresh hay, lemon zest and flinty struck-match minerality also shows more golden notes of apricot and peach with a good swirl. A busy rush of bright acidity starts the palate. It is bold – that flavour of ripe fruit enriched with toasty oak. Densely packed but artfully balanced – feeling both modern and old school at once. A rich creaminess adds to what develops into quite a well-weighted expression. A polish to the finish that has great length. 95pts
Millton Opou Vineyard Chardonnay 2020
