2023 Rockburn Chardonnay

93 pts
A finely balanced Central Otago Chardonnay from Rockburn’s Parkburn vineyard – bright, textural and made with a steady, minimal touch.

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Rockburn’s Chardonnay comes mainly from their Parkburn vineyard, a warm, sheltered site that gives fruit with plenty of flavour and natural balance. The aim is a clean, modern Central Otago style – ripe enough for texture, but always carried by freshness and acidity.

The 2023 season was mild and even, ideal for slow ripening. Fruit was hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed and fermented with wild yeast in French oak, a small portion new, before resting on lees to build weight and detail.

The wine sits right in the middle ground – citrus and white peach up front, a touch of toast and spice in the background, and a crisp, dry finish. It’s neat, quietly complex and shows the same precision that runs through all of Rockburn’s wines.

Stephen Wong MW

Stephen Wong MW

The Real Review 93 Points

A zingy and tangy nose with a streak of salinity. Complex but closed. The palate is likewise restrained and tightly wound with tart, salty mid-weight flavours of apple and citrus peel. Interestingly compact and racy chardonnay with a savoury, chewy finish of phenolics. Not a blockbuster, but it will age gracefully and remain fresh throughout its life.

Rockburn Chardonnay leans towards the crisper and lighter end of the spectrum, demanding minimal use of oak.

The nose is pure and subtle with

elements of wet stone, lemon zest and ripe peach. The palate is full, textural with fine tension, showing lemon meringue, butterscotch and delicate minerality and a zesty finish.

A perfect complement to roast chicken, risotto, and seafood.

Upon release the wine will be bright, delicate and elegant. Easily enjoyed upon bottling it will continue to develop and mature well over the next five to seven years.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country New Zealand
Region Central Otago
Reviewed By James Suckling
The Real Review
Critic Score 93
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

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