te Pa Marlborough Chardonnay RESERVE 2017 (750ml) *
Product price
$39.99
Description
Marlborough is better known for Sauvignon Blanc, which makes a Chardonnay like this Reserve bottling from te Pa worth a second look. This is the 2017 vintage, a barrel-influenced white sealed under screw cap, made in a ripe but composed style that leans on fruit weight as much as freshness.
The fruit runs to ripe peach, juicy and generous, with a fleshy mouthfeel offset by a chalky edge that keeps things from feeling heavy. Toasty oak arrives late, adding a savory note on the finish rather than dominating. It is drinking well right now.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Producer | Te Pa Wines |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
Thereâs a juicy feel here with chalky and fleshy, ripe peaches in abundance. Gently toasty oak weighs in at the finish, adding savory allure. Drink now. Screw cap. (James Suckling, August 2019)