New Zealand / Chardonnay
North Canterbury 1998 Chardonnay
Source-supported draft: North Canterbury Chardonnay 1998 is Excellent on available benchmark evidence, led by Pegasus Bay Waipara Chardonnay. Treat as producer-led rather than region-wide because the category was still narrow.
Score91
ConfidenceGood
MaturityMature
Window2003-2016
Vivintage verdict
Excellent
Source-supported draft: North Canterbury Chardonnay 1998 is Excellent on available benchmark evidence, led by Pegasus Bay Waipara Chardonnay. Treat as producer-led rather than region-wide because the category was still narrow.
major-region guidance onlyproducer selectionprovenance required
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