Huia Chardonnay 2022

David Walker Bell, Wine Folio writes "A Chardonnay from the Huia Home Block vineyard in Marlborough. A bright, light gold colour in the glass. The scent differs from a typical New Zealand Chardonnay perfume, with a very European style to it – marmite, hay, green fig, juniper and soy all evident before you get to the more traditional citrus, stone fruit, creme brulée and hazelnut notes. Dry, with a tingle of crystalline acidity in the vibrant palate. A creamy texture adds a softness, as the oak makes itself known, and a touch of tannin too. Good concentration and length makes for a pretty serious expression – look for this to age well."
Cameron Douglas MS writes "Super bright, varietal and fresh with a nicely complex bouquet of fresh white peach and honeysuckle, red apple and a seam of vanilla spice and stone. Pressed white flowers and nut with a fresh baked goods suggestion. Dry, taut, crisp and youthful with persistent flavours that mirror the bouquet, a decent acid line adds poise and carries the floral and core fruit flavours throughout the palate. Delicious, fresh and developing still. Best from day of purchase through 2030."
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit writes "Complex and inviting, the elegant bouquet reveals ripe peach, lemon peel, subtle vanilla, and roasted hazelnut characters. It's succulent and creamy in the mouth, delivering lovely weight and fine texture, well supported by juicy acidity, finishing long and harmonious. At its best: now to 2027."
The winery writes "Crafted from organically grown fruit from our home block and matured for eleven months in French oak, this Chardonnay is shaped by patience and precision. Naturally fermented with full malolactic, it offers layered notes of grilled grapefruit, honeydew melon and roasted chestnut, carried by freshness and gentle structure."