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Dog Point’s 2022 Chardonnay is a great example of just how dialled-in this Marlborough estate really is. From organically farmed vines planted back in ’81 - mostly Mendoza clone - it’s made with care from start to finish. Hand-picked fruit, whole bunch pressed, full malo, 18 months in French oak… nothing rushed, nothing overdone.
It’s got that classic Dog Point style: a little flint and funk up front, then into layers of grilled citrus, lemon curd, and toasted nuts. The palate has plenty of drive - bright acid, a bit of grip, and that signature salty edge that keeps everything in check. It’s rich and mouth-filling but still feels focused and tight.
Right now, it’s a great match for roast chook, scallops or anything with a bit of char, but give it a couple of years and it’ll only get better. A modern, thoughtful Chardonnay that walks the line between power and precision beautifully.
96 points
"Some enticing theatre popcorn, sparkler flint and lemon candies. Peach pit meets yellow plums and buttered crumpets... This also has the ability to be a bit of a chameleon, adapting well to fatty fried foods and sharp cheese equally well. A stellar vintage of their iconic chardonnay."
- Shanteh Wale (Halliday Wine Companion)
94 points
"Savoury reduction gives way to a mouth-filling palate of hazelnut, grilled citrus and oak… Elegant and modern, with excellent acid structure and aging potential."
- Stephen Wong (The Real Review)
94 points
"Sliced cooked apples, pie crust, dried Meyer lemons and lemon curd… Full-bodied with phenolic tension and a tangy finish. A complete and balanced Chardonnay."
- JamesSuckling.com
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 2 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
2 reviews
- JKJin K.Verified Buyer1 year agoReviewing2021 Dog Point ChardonnayRated 5 out of 5 starsChassagne from NZ
Reductive, tight yet delicious with all the right fruits for a classic chardonnay. Organic without being hipster. Montrachet drinkers will not be disappointed, in my opinion.
- AGAmanda G.Verified Buyer6 years agoReviewing2018 Dog Point ChardonnayRated 5 out of 5 starsHoly grail of stinky chardonnay
There’s nothing I love more than a full Chardonnay with those notes of moss - not sure how to describe this except for ‘stanky’. With the same allure as blue cheese with quick paste, the palate of this wine is very more-ish as a ‘fuller bodied’, not at all sweet or acidic delicious chard. Love!!
| Price Bracket | $41 to $50 |
| Type | White |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Feature |
Organic High Score |
| Reviewed By |
The Real Review James Suckling Halliday Wine Companion |
| Critic Score |
94 96 |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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