Michael Cooper
Classic Wines of New Zealand (2nd ed.) - 2005
****1/2
Pale straw. Yeasty, slightly nutty and earthy bouquet. Slightly
more austere than the '03, with good intensity of grapefruit and
nut flavours, lots of barrel-stir complexity, a crisp, limey edge
and lasting finish.
Matthew Jukese
UK - 11/3/2005
... looked superb, with a pretty mature feel throughout,
and not in slightest bit hampered by its 100% oak dunking (25%
new). This is a medium-weight style with braod brush strokes of
flavour and a grown up air. Great wine, but don't hang around.
Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper's Buyers Guide 2005
Fragrant, complex and harmonious,
with excellent depth, the 2002 vintage (****1/2) is creamy and
substantial, slightly minerally and nutty, with ripe, sweet fruit
flavours of grapefruit and well integrated, biscuity oak. A tightly
structured wine, it shows strong personality.
Glenda Neil
Next Magazine - October 2004
Martinborough Chardonnay 2002.
With a smoky, toasty oak bouquet and sweet grapefruit and butterscotch
flavours. Concentrated and rich. A good cellar wine.
Toni Gillan
Cafe Magazine - Winter 2004
This is 5 star territory, a powerful and
rich Chardonnay packed with so much flavour that the tastebuds
run amok with joy. If you thought the 2001 was great, then this
rates on a par. The balance of fruit and flavour is perfect, and
it has just enough oak to add to the interest.
John Saker
Capital Times - 30 June 2004
Sometimes, it's worth spending a little
extra. In this case, $33 will buy you a Chardonnay of real class.
It is a complex amalagam of milky, minerally nougat and hazelnut
characters, supported by good acidic structure. A five stars drop.
Peter Saunders
A Guide to New Zealand Wine - 2004
Nicely strong, leesy, almost old-fashioned
Chardonnay, tight and elegant with complex best just edging out
and will show best mid-2004 onto 2006. Looks delicious and very
rewarding for those not rushing its cork out!
Eye Magazine
Autumn 2004
Light golden colour with lifted fruit and oak. Lemon,
limes and mineral characters describe this elegant, finely structured
chardonnay. Moderate weight palate with some complexity and a subtle
oak finish.
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