A Chardonnay from the Awatere Valley in Marlborough. A light yellow-green colour in the glass. Scented with aromas of nectarine, lemon curd, grapefruit, cashew nut, smoky spice and orange blossom. Full-bodied, opulent and energetic, with an artful balance of sweet fruit, toasty oak, zesty acidity but also a stony minerality running through the palate. Complex and broad, there are layers of baking spice, peppery herbal notes, and a soft, creamy texture to discover as the wine heads to a dry, lengthy finish. 94pts
Starborough Chardonnay 2022
