The Bluff Central Otago Chardonnay 2023
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White peach, lemon zest and a little toasted hazelnut give this Central Otago Chardonnay fresh appeal. Fine texture and vibrant acidity carry the stone fruit into a mineral finish. Try it with seafood or white meat when you want Chardonnay with lift and a gentle oak accent.
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Fine texture, restrained grip and clear freshness favour Sensitive palates comfortable with subtle oak. PalateKey groups wines by how they feel, helping you find styles you enjoy. Your own taste comes first.
This suits you if you enjoy fresh Chardonnay with fine texture and subtle nutty oak.
It may not suit you if you prefer very buttery Chardonnay with soft acidity.
Tasting Notes
- Region CENTRAL OTAGO
- Style CHARDONNAY
- Grapes CHARDONNAY
Tasting Notes
- Region CENTRAL OTAGO
- Style CHARDONNAY
- Grapes CHARDONNAY
How this wine feels
The texture is smooth but finely drawn, with a lively citrus edge. Stone fruit gives the middle some substance, while the finish stays fresh and mineral. It feels more precise than plush, with little drying grip.
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Bitter, herbal or savoury character beyond the fruit.
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Ripe fruit character. This is not a sugar-sweetness rating.
Ripe fruit flavours can be present in dry wines. Sweet-Fruit Expression describes fruit character, not residual sugar.
Behind the bottle
From Nevis Bluff’s L’Attitude vineyard in Central Otago’s Pisa subregion.
Hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed, then aged on lees in French barriques, 10% new.
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