Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay 2024, Wairarapa

Straw and light golden hues with plenty of polish lead to a bouquet of familiarity, varietal intensity and fruit scents of peach and apricot then apples and leesy gentle oak layers. Baking spice, clay and a touch of wood smoke, fruit flavours reflect the bouquet led by stone fruit then citrus, apple and a touch of fresh fig. Balanced and well made with best drinking from 2026 through 2031.

93 Points

Excellent