Bell Hill Chardonnay, North Canterbury, White 2016

The nose has intense but refined aromatic lift combining vibrant wildflower, grapefruit and white stone fruit notes, followed by chalky, flint expression and a fresh lift of oak. The palate holds a delicious depth of fruit centred on those stone fruit and yellow citrus notes, underscored by the palate texture which reveals a long and refined drive, accessible all along but held in check by the chalkiness of texture and mineral, salivating effect on the finish