Palliser Estate Chardonnay 2022

This is gorgeously styled and expressed on the nose with ripe stone fruit, lemon peel, nougat and hazelnut aromas with a hint of oatmeal nuance. The concentrated palate displays terrific fruit power with splendid complexity, leading to a persistent, delectable finish. Wonderfully composed with richly textured mouthfeel, making it hugely appealing. At its best: now to 2030. Score – 95. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Aug. 2023)