A wine from Marlborough – mostly Mendoza clone, with the balance being Clone 95. A pale golden green in the glass. The perfume is bright and full, leading with a smoky struck-match note, over white peach, mandarin, lemon curd, almond, grapefruit, vanilla and lime flowers. The palate has a calmer, more elegant tone than the explosive nose might suggest. Well-balanced nutty oak, juicy acidity and a chalky minerality tells of well-crafted winemaking and hints at good ageability. Rich and generous at the finish, which is dry, spicy, and has good persistence. 94pts
Greywacke Chardonnay 2022
