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Marisco Vineyards, The Craft Series The Pioneer Chardonnay 2021

95
Tasted on
01/05/2023
Tasted by
Cat Lomax
Richard Lewis
Rebecca Ohayon Gergely
Nicolo Cereghini

A rich expression of baked apple and smoky complexity, with toasty notes and a distinctively mineral-driven slate edge. Complex and concentrated unfurling to candied hints of vanilla and layered, integrated oak over an impressively powerful and freshly acidic, lifted finish.

Colour
White
Wine Style
Still
Alcohol
14%
Country
New Zealand
Sub-region
Southern Valleys
Bottle size
75cl
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay (100%)