A Thousand Gods ‘A Boat in the Woods’ 2023

iognier from their biodynamic grower in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough, made at their base in Canterbury. A brilliant gold in the glass, with a perfume that has a lift of freshness and vitality, and is varietally quite precise. The delicate, gentle scent shows pear, apricot, hay, pepper, lemon rind, quince, chestnut and honeysuckle florals. More power fills the palate, which is dry, crisp and vivacious. Spice adds richness and the roundness of a silky texture plays a key part. A measured ripeness, where the palate nods to the bouquet completes a well-balanced picture. 92pts