Cable Bay Rocky Vineyard Chardonnay 2019 750ml

• 93 Points — Cameron Douglas MS

A single-vineyard Chardonnay from Marlborough’s Awatere Valley, combining generous texture with a fresh, mineral-edged finish.

Poached pear and lime-citrus notes mingle with smoky oak and gentle cinnamon spice. The palate is concentrated and creamy, with nutty complexity, lively acidity and a long, focused finish.

Hand-harvested fruit was wild fermented in French oak and underwent full malolactic fermentation. Twelve months on lees, with just 5% new oak, added texture while preserving the wine’s balance and freshness.

Suggested Food Pairings

Roast chicken, pan-seared fish with lemon butter, scallops or creamy mushroom risotto.