2024 Te Mata Estate Chardonnay from Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand is an elegant cool-climate Chardonnay showing aromas of white peach, citrus and subtle oak. Medium-bodied and well balanced, the palate delivers ripe stone fruit, fresh acidity and a smooth, refined texture. Crafted in a classic Hawke’s Bay style, this Chardonnay offers freshness and complexity, making it an excellent match for seafood, roast chicken and creamy pasta dishes.
Very attractive, showing green apples, pears and hints of cream. Medium-bodied with a lovely core of fruit and a creamy texture. Just a hint of matchstick. Complex yet subtle. 30% barrel-fermented and about seven months aged in barrel. Real chardonnay. Drink or hold. Screw cap. - 94 points, James Suckling
