2020 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
"Ripe, pure, fresh and sophisticated bouquet with scents of fresh white and yellow stone fruits, a lemon citrus quality and layers of oak complexity. There’s a stone clay mineral quality and some white flowers scents both layering depth and complexity. Dry on the palate with silk and satin textures touching first then flavours of grapefruit and lemon, peach and apple. Acidity is strong and carries the flavours well, tannins are fine from both fruit and oak layering a decent mouthfeel and adding to the length and finish. A lovely example, well made with best drinking from 2023 through 2028+." Drink 2023 - 2028+
93/100 Bob Campbell MW
"Ripe peach/tree fruits with vanilla, cashew nut and spicy oak flavours. A core of sweet fruit helps make the wine even more accessible while the balancing influence of acidity gives a pleasantly dry finish. Good purity and a silken texture. 02 DEC 2022." Drink 2022 - 2027
| Variety | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Region | Nelson |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Maturity | 2022 - 2028+ |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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