2018 Isabel Estate Chardonnay
Grape
Chardonnay
Its Origins
Isabel Estate is one of the original Marlborough vineyards. We are part of the fabric that is the heritage of the Marlborough wine region. Our small and dedicated team is 100 per cent focused on single estate wines that deliver on the expression of site and provenance. We are a rarity among new world wineries because while many wines use fruit from several vineyards, growers and regions, Isabel Estate stays true to its roots by creating wines that are 100 per cent grown and bottled within the boundaries of its estate. Award-winning winemaker, Jeremy McKenzie is a seasoned Marlborough expert who focuses on crafting wine that reflects the true terroir at Isabel Estate. After completing his studies, a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Post Graduate Diploma in Viticulture and Oenology, Jeremy’s knowledge and passion took him to industry roles in France, Australia, Canada and the USA where he gained extensive winemaking experience at some of the leading wineries in the world. In 2022, Jeremy was awarded 'Winemaker of the Year' at The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand.
What The Critics Say
95/100 Bob Campbell MW
"Rich, seamless chardonnay with stone fruit, peach and nectarine being slightly dominated by savoury yeast lees, ginger, toast and spicy oak flavours. A beautifully integrated and silken-textured chardonnay in a deliciously accessible style 06 FEB 2020."
93/100 The Wine Front, Mike Bennie
"It’s a chardonnay worth having on your radar. This doesn’t have the intensity of the Wild Barrique release be it’s better balanced and it feels longer. There are flint notes here but they are comparatively well tucked in; there’s an impression of elegance; there are stone fruit and toasted oatmeal characters too. It’s a good chardonnay. Very good in fact." Drink 2020 - 2026
| Variety | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Region | Marlborough |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Maturity | 2020 - 2026 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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