Dunnolly Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2017
About the wine
Seriously luxurious drop from down under
- The 2017 Dunnolly Estate Reserve Chardonnay is so special. The wine has been elevated to the next level!
- The nose is a delicate balance of white nectarines & citrus peel, there is an enticing creaminess and warmth coming from the new French Barriques. On the first sip, the palate flourishes showing the natural acid length and a rich encompassing mouthfeel.
- Our style of Chardonnay is designed to be subtle. Gentle flavours of apricot & citrus and balanced with a delicate acidity. With the vintage being on the cooler side I needed to ensure that there was still this generosity, without detracting from our signature wine style and pronounced femininity.
- I made this wine with the Angels in mind. I wanted to bring a sense of luxury that unfortunately our summer didn’t provide!
Nicky Parish, Winemaker
Best before
I would cellar for at least six months after release to really enjoy the amalgamation of these beautiful flavours.
Serving advice
Please serve lightly chilled at 8-10°C
Food match
Normally, I would suggest any of our local Kiwi seafood, scallops in particular but this wine also is stunning with butterflied BBQed chicken, leafy green salad and minted new seasoned potatoes
Contains sulphites
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Nicky Parish
- Meet Nicky and Peter... Nicky is the winemaker and Peter is the grower. They are father and daughter, and combined have 49 years experience in the wine industry.
- Making wine from the Waipara Valley, Nicky's winemaking passions are crisp whites and Pinot Noir.
- For 10 years they grew grapes for the best producers in New Zealand, but 5 years ago they put their own name on the grapes when the vines hit their peak. Now Angels are helping Nicky and Peter continue their Dunnolly dream!
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