2019 Blackenbrook Family Reserve Chardonnay
Grape
Chardonnay
Its Origins
Quality wines start in the vineyard. It was with that clear vision that Daniel and Ursula Schwarzenbach moved to the top of the South Island in 1998 and searched for land for almost two years, before purchasing their 20ha block in Tasman on the scenic Coastal Highway. The gentle north-facing slope, the Moutere clay soils and the mild maritime climate were immediately appealing. In the winter of 2000 they grafted their own vines to plant the first 4ha of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir in the following winter. Over the years they added Riesling, Gewürztraminer and the Italian red variety Montepulciano into the mix. Born in Switzerland but living in New Zealand since age 9, Daniel began his career as a medical chemist and microbiologist in NZ and the UK, before deciding that winemaking was the path he wanted to go down. He is committed to sustainable/organic winemaking, with very few additions/adjustments made to the wines themselves.
What The Critics Say
94/100 Cameron Douglas MS
"Aromas of ripe yellow and white fleshed stone fruits, red apple, Brazil nut and baking spices of French oak with vanilla and five spice. Complex and spicy on the palate with fruit flavours that mirror the nose, a satin cream texture with flavours of nut and vanilla, peach and mineral stony and clay qualities. Balanced, well made and ready to drink upon purchase and through 2025+." Drink 2020 - 2025
4.5 Stars Michael Cooper
"Bright, light yellow/green, it is mouthfilling and weighty, in a strongly oak-influenced style with concentrated, peachy, nutty, toasty flavours, balanced acidity and a slightly creamy texture."
91/100 Bob Campbell MW
"Creamy chardonnay with apple, citrus, grapefruit, spice, clove, ginger and caramel flavours. Quite a fresh, high-energy wine with fresh, mouth-tingling acidity. Good now but it should benefit from a few years in bottle 04 MAR 2021." Drink 2021 - 2026
Variety | Chardonnay |
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Region | Nelson |
Closure | Cap |
Volume | 750ml |
Alcohol | 14.00% |
Maturity | 2021 - 2026 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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