Opens wonderfully after an hour Or so with spice on the nose, dark fruit on the pallet and the tannins are a touch chalky. Good wine. Nice age worthy Kiwi drop. — 10 years ago
Amber color and a tiny bit smoky. Way different than the bright citrus of its youth, I May very well like this better. — 10 years ago
Great; no oak, no butter. — 11 years ago
Give me sunshine. And women in sundresses. — 11 years ago
Great tasty wine with our pizza — 11 years ago
Beautiful clear expression of Syrah. It's drinking great now but has a few years of life left (but I won't wait to drink it all). — 11 years ago
Following a tasting with Rod McDonald had to have another bottle. — 9 years ago
This is a great export from New Zealand congrats to the cloudy bay team this is magical something for my wine cabinet.
Thanks a million — 10 years ago
Excellent wine, so very different to the usual CB. It's like what Te Koko is to Cloudy Bay SB. — 10 years ago
Excellent chilled — 10 years ago
Very light oak nose and taste. Delightful. Hope they make it another year. Rod McDonald one of Chardonnay 2013. — 11 years ago
15.5/20 (89/100) — 11 years ago
Mark fitness rates this wine highly. — 12 years ago
Compliments of Paul. Chilled. Very nice. Gamay aroma and a black pepperiness. — 9 years ago
Delicious crispy blush rose with perfect balance of berries and sweetness — 10 years ago
2014: Now we are in the presence of royalty so mind your P's and Qs. Te Mata 'reputedly' make the best NZ red in Coleraine and this is the little brother's er little brother. It is beetroot red showing it is as fresh as a daisy. But the taste is already exceptional for the year and the price at $22. No cab sav grassy rebellion and no merlot tart it is refined, low acid low sweetness. Like the All Blacks No. 10 we obviously have depth in numbers and age. It is a delight to drink and will surely improve. I like it — 11 years ago
Vino muy interesante — 11 years ago
Scott C
Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports
A beautiful style , white peach , citrus . Bright acidity . Classic Hawks Bay Chardonnay ! Yes please — 9 years ago