Te Awa Chardonnay 2010, Hawkes Bay, North Island
Chardonnay
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
$18.95 (301135)
Here's a classy, elegant, refined, well-measured example of barrel-aged chardonnay at an attractive price. Citrus, orchard fruit and judicious oak intermingle on a balanced frame of acids and alcohol. Very good to excellent length. Fine stuff. Score: 90 (John Szabo, MS, WineAlign.com, Feb 2013)Critic Reviews (4)
Michael Godel
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Gives off a good dose of char but in a Penderish way with knowledge that it will dissipate, integrate and elevate...
John Szabo, MS
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Here's a classy, elegant, refined, well-measured example of barrel-aged chardonnay at an attractive price. Citrus,...
David Lawrason
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Milder Hawkes Bay is positioning itself as the prime locale for chardonnay. There is a ripeness and generosity to...
Sara d'Amato
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Although there is some good depth here, the fruit and purity of the wine is largely masked by sweet oak. Fans of...