Te Mata Estate Vineyards Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay

This is about as entry level as it gets for top NZ producer Te Mata, which is great as it will give you an idea as to whether you want to progress up the price scale to their top echelon wines. This offering is a tasty little Chardy that shows multi-layers of stone fruits, nuttiness, dairy and butterscotch on the nose, which pretty much translates to the palate flavours. It’s all wrapped up in bright acidity, a creamy mouthfeel, balanced vanillin oak, and a decent, smooth finish. It’s an early drinker that will be the bomb with chicken wings. White – Chardonnay and Blends – Chardonnay