White

Reserve Chardonnay

Kawarau Estate

New Zealand

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
New Zealand
Appellation
Central Otago
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled fish · roast chicken · Brie cheese · pasta with cream sauce

Rated vintages

  • 200785 pts

    Something of a letdown after the top-rank showing of the 2006, the 2007 is marked by a slightly sour, lactic character, which accentuates the wine's sweet-corn fruit. The mouthfeel is creamy and soft, maybe a little too soft—so drink it over the next few months.

  • 200690 pts

    Roasted cashew or almond butter elements give richness to the aromas, while the medium-bodied palate features crisp flavors of apple, pear and lime, framed by subtle nut and spice shadings. Focused and citrusy on the finish. Certified organic; 56 cases imported.