MYSTERY LABEL CENTRAL OTAGO CHARDONNAY 2023

Why Mystery labels? We use these when a producer may wish to clear excess stock or end of vintage lines, but they don't want to compromise the brand integrity, especially on-line where names and prices are visible to all. We can’t tell you the producer or normal RRP here – you’ll find this out when you open the box or come into store.

5 Stars & 96/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, April 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"This is alluring and engaging on the nose, showing grapefruit, nectarine, nougat, and toasted almond characters, followed by a richly textured palate delivering excellent depth and persistence. Splendidly framed by finely infused acidity, finishing superbly long and structured. At its best: now to 2035."

Rated Outstanding & 95/100 Cameron Douglas MS, March 2023 (2023 Vintage)
"A bouquet showing both complexity and youth, scent of fresh yellow stone fruits and grapefruit peel then layers of wood spice and leesy barrel ferment qualities. A mix of brazil-nut butter and smoky spices then a stony mineralised soil quality. On the palate a dry wine with a citrus drive reflecting the ideas of grapefruit and peel then a green peach and apple quality. Fine tannins from both fruit and oak and a backbone of acidity frame the wine well. Taut and youthful with a positive reduction highlight – so plenty of time to cellar, no rush to open please. Best drinking from 2027 through 2031+."