Chardonnay
2021
Dog Point Vineyard is one of the oldest privately established vineyards in Marlborough. Established in 2002 by partners, Ivan & Margaret Sutherland, and James & Wendy Healy. After working together at Cloudy Bay, Ivan and James decided to return to a more hands-on approach and establish their own wine label. Dog Point Vineyard is located at the confluence of the Brancott and Omaka Valleys in Marlborough, New Zealand’s premium wine growing region. The name “Dog Point” dates from earliest...
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Aromas of Meyer lemon, yellow apple and acacia followed by sea shell, cheese rind and a hint of hay and button mushroom. Medium-bodied, refreshing acidity. Zesty layers with fascinating complexity
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Subtle struck match and grilled nut aromas perch just above the lemon and toast aromas without overpowering them; a salty, seashell vibe is present too. There’s a vibrant, citrusy acidity pulsing to a long finish.
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The 2021 Chardonnay is a punchy little number with vim and vigour. It offers sweetness of fruit that comes with a bracing, bright, citrus like acidity creating firmness on the finish. This results in croissant like characters alongside sweet white stone fruit and citrus flavours.
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