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2003 VINTAGE
92 Points: "Breezy acidity, lovely fruit and a long, balanced
finish." Anthony Dias Blue as published in Patterson's Beverage
Journal, (04/05)
87 Points: Vary varietal scents of grapefruit, herbs and mineral
note. Tangy flavours of lemaon drop and grapefruit have a nice mouth-feel.
Honeydew melon marks the close." The Wine News, USA (03/05)
Accolades: "Light and lively, with delicate citrus and peach
flavours, folding in some pineapple on the finish". The Wine
Spectator (01/05)
Accolades: "Aromas of toasty oak and Granny Smith apples. Smooth,
juicy flavours of Granny Smith apple and sweet grapefruit. Well-balanced,
structure and integrated, this Chardonnay would serve well as an
aperitif". The Colorado Wine News (02/05)
85 Points: The Wine Spectator, USA (01/05)
Bronze Medal: San Francisco International Wine Competition USA(04)
Bronze Medal: New World International Wine Competition, USA (05)
2002 VINTAGE
Accolade: "Rated one of NZ's Top 3 Chardonnays" Harvey
Steiman, Wine Spectator USA November 2003
91 Points: Wine Spectator USA, November 2003
90 Points: USA Wine Enthusiast, 2003. "Mouth watering scents
of peaches and nectarines and juicy acidity that elegantly prolongs
the finish".
4 Stars: Australia/NZ Winestate Magazine 2004
Silver Medal: Liquorland Top 100 NZ 2003
4 Stars: Australia/NZ Winestate Magazine 2003
Bronze Medal: San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2003
2001 VINTAGE
Silver Medal: Romeo Bragato Wine Awards NZ, 2002
Silver Medal: Cool Climate Wine Show, Australia, 2002
89 Points: Wine Spectator USA, 2002
88 Points: The Wine News USA, 2002
4½ Stars: Restaurant Wine Guide USA, 2002
Reviewed: Anthony Dias Blue in Epicurious Magazine USA, 2003. "Honey-vanilla
and zesty acidity".
2000 VINTAGE
Gold Medal: NZ Wine Society Royal Easter Wine Show, 2001
91 Points: Wine Spectator Magazine USA, 2001
5 Stars: Winestate Magazine Australia/NZ, 2002
1999 VINTAGE
90 Points: Wine Spectator Magazine USA, 2001
4 Stars: Michael Cooper's Buyers Guide to NZ Wines, 2001
4 Stars: Winestate Magazine Australia/NZ, 2001
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