New Zealand / Chardonnay

North Canterbury 2018 Chardonnay

Source-supported draft: North Canterbury Chardonnay 2018 is Excellent, with star producer bottlings showing concentration, acidity and mineral detail. Rain and harvest disease pressure prevent a broad Outstanding regional call.

92 - Excellent
Score92
ConfidenceGood
MaturityEntering peak
Window2023-2038

Vivintage verdict

Excellent

Source-supported draft: North Canterbury Chardonnay 2018 is Excellent, with star producer bottlings showing concentration, acidity and mineral detail. Rain and harvest disease pressure prevent a broad Outstanding regional call.

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