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DOG POINT CHARDONNAY 2022

Scintillating Chardonnay with Struck Match & Preserved Lemon

Product Code: 5541
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Sub Region: Wairau Valley
Style: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Producer: Dog Point Vineyard

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.0%
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Natural: Certified Organic

Original price was: $50.99.Current price is: $46.99.

Scintillating Chardonnay with Struck Match & Preserved Lemon

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Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"A pure, bright and youthful citrus driven chardonnay with complex smoky, flint, toast and biscuit notes derived from extended barrel aging on full solids. The hallmarks of Dog Point chardonnay are ever present here with pure saline and crisp palate structure. This vintage will have the ability to age well. Perfect match with scallops, white fish, poultry and BBQ pork.

2/3 Mendoza, 1/3 B95 clones hand-picked from our home vineyard at 2.5 tonnes/ha, from vines dating back to 1984. Fruit is whole bunch pressed and transferred directly to French oak barrels (10% new) and left to undergo indigenous primary and secondary malolactic fermentations for 18 months in barrel. Bottled without fining and with only minimal filtration."

Reviews for the 2021 vintage below…

Joelle Thomson, drinksbiz Magazine, April/May 2024 (2021 Vintage)
"Exciting flavours echo Chablis in this impressive Chardonnay from Marlborough, which expresses the region’s cool nights and warm days with citrus purity and ripe white peach, grapefruit zest and yuzu aromas. Dry, fullbodied, full of energy and zest. One for the cellar, or decant and enjoy now."

96/100 Shanteh Wale, WinePilot.com, December 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"Meyer lemon, white peach and glace pears. Honeysuckle blooms, oyster shells and orange creamsicles. Struck match faintly lingers with cinnamon, white paper and chalk. The palate comes alive with texture and a powerful fruit drive. Flavours linger but what is most impressive is the whiskered skin tannin that keeps the focus on the shape of the wine. Fresh ginger, lemongrass root and garam marsala spice. This is laden with detail and is drinking beautifully but has the pedigree to age in your cellar for the next 6-8 years. Serve with a buttery, garlic shellfish pasta."

Rated Outstanding & 95/100 Cameron Douglas MS, October 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"A very enticing bouquet of ripe stone fruits and barrel spices, some wood smoke and blond tobacco suggestions. Excellent weight and intensity on the palate with a distinctive mouthfeel and texture, there’s no mistaking the oak, lees autolysis and baking spice qualities. Flavours of peaches and nectarines, grapefruit and white smoke all combine to deliver a wine of freshness and power. Best drinking from 2023 through 2029+."

5 Stars & Rated Classic, Michael Cooper, December 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"This classy wine is estate-grown and hand-harvested on the south side of the Wairau Valley, fermented and matured for 18 months in French oak barriques (typically 10 per cent new), and given a full, softening malolactic fermentation. The 2021 vintage (5*) is still unfolding. Pale straw, it is full-bodied, savoury and complex, with strong, vibrant, peachy, slightly biscuity flavours, balanced acidity, and a dry, lingering finish. A wine with obvious potential, it's best cellared to 2025+. Certified organic."

93+/100 Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, November 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"It’s a full-on barrel ferment expression of the grape. Smoky, peppery, spicy, peach and pineapple, ripe grapefruit too. It’s intense and packed with flavour, the acidity searing through buttery caramel richness, a dry chalkiness, toasty and smoky, blonde tobacco and spicy tropical fruit. Finish is dry and savoury with an underlying richness of robust fruitiness. It’s a whole lot of Chardonnay, and likely better with a couple more years under its belt. No prisoners!"

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Dog Point Vineyard is a renowned winery located in the heart of Marlborough, New Zealand, known for producing exceptional Sauvignon Blanc and other varietals from its sustainably managed vineyards. Established by Ivan and Margaret Sutherland and James and Wendy Healy, Dog Point Vineyard is situated on the site of the former sheep station, owned by Ivan Sutherland's family for over 70 years.

The winery's philosophy is rooted in a deep respect for the land and a commitment to preserving the natural ecosystem of the vineyards. The vineyards are certified organic and biodynamic, with a focus on minimal intervention and low yields to ensure the highest quality fruit. The winemaking process is equally meticulous, with a focus on expressing the unique character of each varietal and vintage.

Dog Point Vineyard produces a range of wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and other varietals. The Sauvignon Blanc is a standout, with a crisp acidity and intense fruit flavors, balanced by a subtle minerality and a hint of smokiness. The Chardonnay is also exceptional, with a creamy texture and notes of tropical fruit and toasted oak.

Visitors to Dog Point Vineyard can enjoy tastings at the winery's cellar door, set in a stunning restored woolshed with panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards. The winery also has a restaurant, offering farm-to-table cuisine paired with Dog Point's acclaimed wines.

Overall, Dog Point Vineyard is a testament to the power of sustainable farming practices and the art of winemaking, producing some of the finest wines in New Zealand and beyond.