Te Mata Estate

Elston Chardonnay

9.06 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Sulphidic notes diminishing. A great combination of citrus and stone fruit plus some grilled nuts in the aromatics. The palate shows those same fruit characteristics with M minus acid and M plus palate intensity. A good Chardonnay from Hawkes Bay, better known for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. This is good but I prefer their Reds. Bought at the winery in January 2016 where we were lucky to meet the owner John Buck.

Sulphidic notes diminishing. A great combination of citrus and stone fruit plus some grilled nuts in the aromatics. The palate shows those same fruit characteristics with M minus acid and M plus palate intensity. A good Chardonnay from Hawkes Bay, better known for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. This is good but I prefer their Reds. Bought at the winery in January 2016 where we were lucky to meet the owner John Buck.

Apr 30th, 2023
Bob McDonald

Funky leesy sulphidic Notes. On the palate flavours of Pineapple Juice with a Saline note. Profound intensity Medium plus acid with a good future - up to 2025. Great match with Sheeps cheese as an aperitif.

Funky leesy sulphidic Notes. On the palate flavours of Pineapple Juice with a Saline note. Profound intensity Medium plus acid with a good future - up to 2025. Great match with Sheeps cheese as an aperitif.

Mar 25th, 2018
Brito

Bom. Um tanto diferente dos Chaddornay que usualmente tomamos, bem interessante!

Bom. Um tanto diferente dos Chaddornay que usualmente tomamos, bem interessante!

Jun 27th, 2016
Jeremy Pollard

Beautifully balanced, with supportive oak that doesn't overwhelm. Cleansing acid and good fruit. Should age very well.

Beautifully balanced, with supportive oak that doesn't overwhelm. Cleansing acid and good fruit. Should age very well.

Apr 23rd, 2016
Ryan Feyh

Ryan had this 7 years ago

Ryan had this 7 years ago

Dec 20th, 2017
Petr Jonak

Petr had this 8 years ago

Petr had this 8 years ago

Feb 27th, 2017