Potager Chardonnay 2025, North Canterbury
Today we have tasted Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, Margaret River, McLaren Vale and now North Canterbury Chardonnay.
The wild and also cool thing about wine is that you never know what you are going to get until that first pour. You’ve gotta love wine, and consumption should be on the rise with this beautiful grape!
Pale lemon with delicate golden highlights. Ripe pear, nectarine and apricot open the aromas, with white florals, grapefruit peel and subtle savoury spice. Gentle nougat and biscotti characters add complexity, while finely integrated French oak brings depth.
Medium-to-full-bodied. Flinty stone fruit and ripe apple move across a creamy, textural mouthfeel, supported by balanced acidity. Extended lees ageing contributes richness and breadth, while fine-textured phenolics provide structure. The oak stays restrained and integrated, leading into a persistent finish with lingering nectarine, citrus and gentle savoury spice. Super well balanced.
Every component is in check. The moon is loving life.
Hello North Canterbury!
Vino Masters Score: 96/100 ★★★★★
A beautiful North Canterbury Chardonnay with concentrated stone fruit, creamy texture and refined French oak.
13.5% Alc/Vol
