Kahurangi Four Barrels Chardonnay 2019

Kahurangi Four Barrels Chardonnay 2019

• Region: Nelson
• Sub-Region: Upper Moutere

Vineyard As a "Four Barrels" selection, this wine represents a tiny, hand-picked parcel of the absolute best fruit from the estate's Moutere clay-soil vineyards. These soils are renowned for imparting incredible texture and a powerful mineral backbone to the wine.

Wine An opulent and highly concentrated reserve-style Chardonnay. Featuring intense notes of grilled peach, roasted cashews, and a hint of butterscotch, it offers a dense, oily texture and a long, commanding finish with a sophisticated oak framework.

Food Pairings

• Lobster thermidor
• Pork belly with crackling and apple purée
• Aged Gouda or Cheddar

Accolades (2019)

• 95/100 points — Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
• 94/100 points — Bob Campbell MW