Dog Point Chardonnay Marlborough – 2021

Fine, oaked Chardonnay with zesty citrus fruit flavours, fresh, salty, acidity and long length; Marlborough Chardonnay at its best. As from the 2018 vintage this is certified organic. The grapes are 100% hand-picked, wild-fermented then aged for 18 months in 10% new French oak barrels to give the wine its delicious, nutty complexity.

This wine was voted the top Marlborough Chardonnay from the 2021 vintage out of 40 wines tasted by the Real Review.

“Intense Chardonnay with lemon curd, oyster shell, ginger, struck flint and attractively integrated spicy oak flavours. Youthful wine with bright, juicy acidity that brings energy while driving a lengthy finish. Classy wine. Should develop well with bottle age.” 96/100pts Bob Campbell MW, the Real Review.

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The 2021 Chardonnay leads with preserved lemon on the nose along with freshly picked curry leaf, white peach and spring blossoms. In the mouth, the wine is elegant and layered, with quenching acidity and cleverly managed reduction. This is sophisticated in the extreme and, most importantly, quite restrained, with the power unveiled through the extended length of flavor. This is a superb wine, a joy.” 95pts Wine Advocate