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2024 Odyssey Reserve Iliad Gisborne Chardonnay

Sam Kim

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A super deal price on this classy Gisborne reserve Chardonnay that's rich and finely made. For years Rebecca Salmond's 'Iliad' has been an institution in New Zealand Chardonnay, with well measured ripeness and creaminess making it a classic go-to for Chardonnay-lovers. Hand selected from the ‘Kawitiri Vineyard’ in the Golden Triangle region of Gisborne. The Mendoza clone is grown on clay soil on an old river bed. Non irrigated and tended by hand these are some of the oldest vines in the region. As Michael Cooper says, "top vintages represent Gisborne Chardonnay at its finest."

$30.99 in mixed 6+ or $34.99 per bottle

Overview

Grape

Chardonnay

Its Origins

Odyssey Wines is owned by Rebecca Salmond. Rebecca's voyage into winemaking began at Massey University in New Zealand and Adelaide University's Roseworthy College in Australia, where she graduated with a degree in Biotechnology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Winemaking Science. She then travelled and worked in some of the world's finest wine and culinary regions: Burgundy, Bordeaux and Cote Rotie in France; Alto Adige and Sicily in Italy; Marlborough and Hawkes Bay in New Zealand. Rebecca launched her label Odyssey in 1994, with small amounts of premium wines. Odyssey now has 25 acres of land in Marlborough's Brancott Valley under vine. Rebecca's well-honed philosophy sees her making only subtle adjustments to the wine, and using where appropriate the finest oaks. All wines are single vineyard. Odyssey Wines has garnered a number of accolades and awards.

What The Critics Say

95/100 Sam Kim - Wine orbit Magazie

"This is gorgeously expressed on the nose with summer peach, mango, vanilla, hazelnut, and oatmeal characters. It leads to a wonderfully weighted palate offering plush texture and beautifully infused acidity. It's superbly harmonious and complex with a sustained, satisfying finish. At its best: now to 2031."

Stats & Food Matching

Variety	Chardonnay
Region	Gisborne
Closure	Cap
Volume	750ml
Maturity	2025 - 2032

This Wine Goes Well With

Taste

Delivery & Returns

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