New Zealand

Waihopai Valley

Light

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White

This is gorgeous work from a family estate established in 1986. Beautifully integrated struck match and toasted pine nut aromas. Pumice too. Minerally as well as oaky, a wine crafted from a large proportion of ungrafted vines, praise to the impeccably judged barrel treatment with the faintest scent of sweet coffee as an extra background echo. With a respectful bow to Burgundy, this wine stands tall and proudly wears its own crown which ought to be emblazoned with a big D for the Donaldson family behind this brilliance. Rich with lots of tamed citrus verve wrapped in a rich cocoon of oaky softness. Perfect ripeness from a low-yielding site in the Waipara Valley of North Canterbury, the non-clarified juice is fermented in oak puncheons, 70% old to limit transference of oaky flavour. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation has rounded the texture making it a dreamy pairing for creamy recipes or even a simple quiche. With warmth coming from oak spice and ripe fruit, this is a very classy wine with enduring freshness on the finish. Vitality!

Chardonnay

Pegasus Bay, Chardonnay, Waihopai Valley, Canterbury, New Zealand, 2018

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This is gorgeous work from a family estate established in 1986. Beautifully integrated struck match and toasted pine nut aromas.

Pegasus Bay, Chardonnay, Waihopai Valley, Canterbury, New Zealand 2018

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