2022 Ata Rangi Potiki Chardonnay

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James Suckling

Very precise chardonnay with sliced apples, lemons, lemongrass, white peaches and just a hint of flint. Medium-bodied with a tight and very defined palate that shows energy and focus. Structured for longevity, but already thoughtful to taste.

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Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

Charming and enticing, the bouquet shows ripe stone fruit, nougat, hazelnut and oatmeal nuances, leading to a beautifully layered palate that's succulent and creamy. Wonderfully composed and expressed with elegant complexity and persistency.

94 POINTS

Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

Charming and enticing, the bouquet shows ripe stone fruit, nougat, hazelnut and oatmeal nuances, leading to a beautifully layered palate that's succulent and creamy. Wonderfully composed and expressed with elegant complexity and persistency.

93 POINTS

Mike Bennie - Halliday Wine Companion

A lively and energetic chardonnay that leans into its citrusy credentials quite strongly, though you'll find some red apple, nectarine and light gingery characters in the mix, too. It's got quite a bit of crunch and crackle to the flavour profile, very refreshing, clean and bright with a strong build of minerally charm. A delicious, vibrant wine.

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Erin Larkin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2022 Pōtiki Chardonnay is a collation of younger vine material from around the Ata Rangi vineyards. "As a season, 2022 was tricky. It had less diurnal shifts and more rain than 2021," says Winemaker Helen Masters. The wine, however, feels a triumph in this glass. It's spicy, layered and restrained, with creamed nuts, white peach, stewed apples and shaved fennel, mandarin oil and a sprinkling of custard powder. It is pure, in its way. It went through a fully wild ferment, unsulfured until racking/bottling and full malolactic fermentation. There's a purity to the flow of flavor here. It's lovely. Helen and I discussed Chardonnay and style, and it was a fascinating conversation. This is a person who understands the importance of place, identity and expression. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.