2015 Legacy Hawkes Bay Chardonnay
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Score 87/100 · Drink 2016-2021, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Dec 2016
There is a notable struck match/sulfide character that dominates the nose of the 2015 Legacy Series Chardonnay to begin, leading to notes of lemon curd and orange blossoms, plus a cedar and toast undercurrent. Likewise, the sulfides somewhat overpower the palate, with some pretty, delicate fruit beneath, plus a satiny texture and good length to its credit. I worry about those sulfides though--it will be a great wine if they calm down and marry into the fruit.
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93
93/100
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96
96/100
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
97
97/100
Bob Campbell MW
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16.5 points
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2017-2025, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Nov 2016
Smoky, reductive aroma. Bit of burnt rubber. Much better on the palate, with creamy citrus fruit shining through that initial winemaking effect. Bright and zesty on the finish but it's a bit pricey. (JH)
96 points
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
Score 96/100 · Drink 2016-2025, Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
97 points
Bob Campbell MW
Score 97/100 · Bob Campbell MW
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