New Zealand / Chardonnay

North Canterbury 1997 Chardonnay

Source-supported draft: North Canterbury Chardonnay 1997 is Very Good on limited evidence, with a strong Waipara-included Chardonnay example but not enough broad regional data for a high-confidence grade.

88 - Very Good
Score88
ConfidenceModerate
MaturityMature
Window2002-2013

Vivintage verdict

Very Good

Source-supported draft: North Canterbury Chardonnay 1997 is Very Good on limited evidence, with a strong Waipara-included Chardonnay example but not enough broad regional data for a high-confidence grade.

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