by Cameron Douglas, MS, The Shout Magazine - July 2021
93/100 Points: Old Coach Road Nelson Chardonnay 2019
"Really lovely bouquet with a citrus, mineral, quince and stone fruit attack followed by scents of hazelnut and mild toasty wood suggestions. Youthful, fresh and salivating on the palate with fruit and barrel flavours to reflect the nose, fine woods tannins , medium+ acidity an lengthy finish. Quietly complex, dry and lengthy. Best drinking from mid to late 2022 through 2028+."
93/100 Points: Seifried Nelson Pinot Gris 2021
"Aromas of baked apple and fresh pear, some white spice and yeasty lee autolysis. Fresh youthful and enticing bouquet. Crisp and refreshing on the palate, flavours dance across the palate with help of acidity adding crunch as well. Medium weight in a just dry style, fleshy, fruity, balanced and well made. Drink now and through 2024."
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