Chardonnay 2023
Eye - Pale straw yellow
Nose - Ripe stone fruits, orange and marzipan
Taste - Notes of ripe stone fruits and orange. Lively acidity combined with vanilla and toasted coconut. Full bodied with a creamy and silky mouth feel and long finish combining both ripe fruits and subtle oak spice.
13%
Eye - Pale straw yellow
Nose - Ripe stone fruits, orange and marzipan
Taste - Notes of ripe stone fruits and orange. Lively acidity combined with vanilla and toasted coconut. Full bodied with a creamy and silky mouth feel and long finish combining both ripe fruits and subtle oak spice.
13%
Eye - Pale straw yellow
Nose - Ripe stone fruits, orange and marzipan
Taste - Notes of ripe stone fruits and orange. Lively acidity combined with vanilla and toasted coconut. Full bodied with a creamy and silky mouth feel and long finish combining both ripe fruits and subtle oak spice.
13%
GAVIN HUBBLE REVIEW
Classic Tasting Note:
Date of Review: 10th April 2025
LINDEN ESTATE ‘Little’ Chardonnay 2023
Grape Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Growing Region: Hawke’s Bay - New Zealand Winemaker: Alex Hendry
Rating: 4 Stars - *(4-star range = 90-94 points) - *(this vintage approx. 90pts)
13% Alc./Vol.
This 2023 Chardonnay has a golden straw colour with shining hue. On the nose you have aromas of apples, white peaches, plus a hint of ginger and blanched almonds. On the light-to-medium palate you a casual style wine that has a relaxed structure presenting those regional apple flavours, along with a splash of peach, citrus and ginger. The wine is easy on the tastebuds and has a simple and appealing personality that signs off with a classic dry finish.
Food Pairing: An ideal wine with battered fish-n-chips, chicken pizza, pasta and a classic Caesar salad.
Ideal Serving Temperature: 8°- 9°C
*At date of review - *Cellaring Potential: Drinking Now and can age for another 18-24 months.
*Review written by: Gavin Hubble
*(Wine & Stemware Expert, with over 36 years’ experience)
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