2021 Sacred Hill Wine Thief Chardonnay
Back to its original, best with 95/100 & Gold. Richness, concentration, seductive toasty French oak and creamy brioche lees in complete in harmony. The Wine Thief we knew and loved… is back!
$33.50
$31.99 on Case buys (6 bottles)
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| Store | Stock Level |
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| Lunn Ave Cellar Door and Click & Collect |
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Further Information
| Brand | Sacred Hill Wines |
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| Region | Hawkes Bay |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Size | 750ml |
| Alcohol % | 13.5% |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Country | New Zealand |
Description
The iconic Hawke's Bay Riflemans vineyard is famous for producing its namesake Chardonnay that is one of NZ's very finest... a Chardonnay crafted to age for 10-20 years. Wine Thief is made by 10 x NZ Winemaker of the Year Nick Piccone using fruit off the same legendary Single Vineyard, aged and fermented in 100% French Oak (50% new). Whilst it doesn’t quite have the same unbridled power of Riflemans, it is an outstanding 95/100 & Gold Medal Chardonnay with an extraordinarily modest price tag apropos its undeniable quality and style. This superbly concentrated and structured 2021 has comfortable age ability for 5-10 years, if stored in quality conditions… equally it’ superb drinking today.
Smells
The toasty oak, grapefruit, peach, bran biscuit and brioche aromas get the olfactory senses in top gear.
Tastes
A generous, creamy palate with rich stone fruit tinged with gently salivating ripe grapefruit.... signature flavours of this legendary estate. Threaded by toasty oak and biscuit/buttery lees richness, with beautiful acidity that adds freshness, so despite its concentration and richness, it never overwhelms. Utterly enjoyable now through 2028 and beyond with roasted chicken or pork.
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