Te Mata Estate Elston Chardonnay 2023

The winery writes "Elston Chardonnay 2023 exudes a radiant golden hue. Its aroma is a captivating blend of grapefruit, white peach, vanilla, and roasted nuts, interwoven with subtle charred nuances and flinty undertones. The palate presents exquisite freshness and structure with lemon brulee, peach, toasty brioche notes and refreshing citrus. Graceful, impeccably balanced, and finishes long and satisfying, with a subtle saline quality."

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit writes "Complex and enticing, the palate displays terrific poise and tension. Splendidly structured and balanced with a sustained, graceful finish." 96pts.

Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate writes "A profusion of white pineapple and green apple, roasted hazlenut/cashew and white flowers. It is impressive, flavoursome and almost achingly intense, with great length through the finish. Recommended." 94pts.

Gary Walsh, The Wine Front writes "Bright fruit, citrus and white nectarine, almond, fine spiced oak, a bit of bread dough, a bit of flint, a burst of flavour, some saline characters, a slight fresh pineapple thing, with a lively gently savoury/toasted hazelnut finish of excellent length. It certainly has some get-up-and-go." 94pts.