Chardonnay

 91 points James Suckling"A very vibrant, fresh nose with attractive peach and melon aromas, as well as fresh florals, leading to a palate that has pure, fleshy pear, peach and melon flavors. Drink now. Screw cap." Jancis Robinson"45% fermented in...

Wine & Spirits"This is a clean, grape-scented chardonnay, not at all fussy. It could compete with a well-grown Mâcon, mild and soothing, an easy aperitif." Wine Enthusiast"This crisp, simply fruity wine is light, bright and bursting with lemon...

Jancis Robinson"Crushed stones and grapefruit and a herbal lift. Riper citrus on the palate, a hint of lemon curd, wonderful depth of fruit, rounded but still very fresh. Dense and alive at the same time. So approachable. 17/20 points. (JH)"

94 points James Suckling "Lovely texture and density, showing dried apple, fresh ginger and pastry dough. Layered, with phenolic tension."   92 points Wine Spectator "Complex and seamless, there's plenty to admire in this white wine...

95 points Wine Enthusiast"One of the best bargains around, from New Zealand’s leading Chardonnay producer, this is restrained, creamy and downright delicious. Vibrant aromas of lemon peel, melon, toast and flint lead to a supple, slinky, elegant...

98 points Australian Wine Companion"Another alluring Coal River chardonnay release from the folks at Tolpuddle. It's at once full and concentrated but is reined in by a tight framework of acidity, coiling on rails of minerality before powering...

94 points James Suckling "A light gold hue here with a creaminess to the nose and palate. Dried lemon and a hint of brioche. A rounder, medium- to full-bodied chardonnay with excellent balance and poise. Some botrytis here with around 30% malolactic...