Central otago

2020 Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Chardonnay

$38.00 /Bottle
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Tasting Notes

The Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Chardonnay 2020 is a vibrant and exciting white wine. The aroma is intense with notes of citrus and tropical fruits including lime, pineapple and passion fruit. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and has a crisp, zesty acidity. The palate displays flavours of oaked white fruits and honey, complemented with a creamy texture. On the finish, the wine is long and has a subtle mineral finish. In terms of colour, the wine is a vibrant golden-straw hue. This is a modern and fresh Chardonnay from Central Otago, New Zealand, produced by Foley Family Wines. It is an ideal accompaniment to seafood dishes.

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A bottle of 2020 Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Chardonnay 750ml White Wine
  • A bottle of 2020 Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Chardonnay 750ml White Wine
A bottle of 2020 Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Chardonnay 750ml White Wine

Tasting Notes

The Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Chardonnay 2020 is a vibrant and exciting white wine. The aroma is intense with notes of citrus and tropical fruits including lime, pineapple and passion fruit. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and has a crisp, zesty acidity. The palate displays flavours of oaked white fruits and honey, complemented with a creamy texture. On the finish, the wine is long and has a subtle mineral finish. In terms of colour, the wine is a vibrant golden-straw hue. This is a modern and fresh Chardonnay from Central Otago, New Zealand, produced by Foley Family Wines. It is an ideal accompaniment to seafood dishes.

Product Highlights

Our New Zealand neighbours have made a name for themselves in more ways than one. They are the home of Middle Earth and wild & wonderful creatures like hobbits, wizards, goblins, dwarves, balrogs, orcs and dragons.

But they’re also producing outstanding premium wine that’s worthy of the world stage.

This ‘Roaring Meg’ Chardonnay from Central Otago is one such example. With 91 points from Sam Kim at Wine Orbit, it’s an acclaimed example of how good whites from this Pinot-centric region can be.

So, what’s with the name? It’s a colourful tale, originating from the region’s pioneering past. In the 1860s, when gold was discovered in Central Otago, hordes of people flooded in to seek their fortune - and it wasn’t just men. A high-spirited, enterprising young woman named Meg was among them. She was carried across the river, making such a fuss that the body of water was named after her. Or so the legend goes…

Mt Difficulty winemaker Matt Dicey said that the 2020 vintage was a tricky one, with disturbed weather patterns and cool temperatures creating some worry. Despite this, the fruit condition was superb.

“Honeysuckle, baked apple and brioche aromas overlay some flinty minerality on the nose. A soft texture on the palate with a full mouth feel of rich pear, stone fruit and custard notes. The long palate shows good freshness from the cool vintage” says Matt.

This is a truly delightful NZ Chardonnay, and if you can bear to find room in your cellar and wait another 2 years, it will reward your patience. Or, if you simply cannot wait, find a party tree, invite all your friends (hobbit & human alike) and enjoy with good company.