Stonecroft 2000 Chardonnay (Hawke’s Bay)

Country: New Zealand /
Variety: Chardonnay Hawke’s Bay
Winery: Stonecroft /

Complex from start to finish, beginning with aromas of smoke, kumquats and grilled pears and ending cleanly, with tart pineapple notes. The texture is a compelling mix of gravel and custard, yet the wine never seems heavy.