Rock Ferry Marlborough Chardonnay
The grapes for the Rock Ferry Marlborough Chardonnay are hand picked, whole bunch pressed and settled before being transferred to barrel for fermentation in new and old oak barrels.
The wine displays concentrated aromas of peach and citrus fruit supported by toasty oak. The palate is characterised by its emphasis on defined stone-fruit flavours backed with complexity from the oak and cleansing mineral acidity.
Rock Ferry Marlborough NZ Chardonnay 2007
Ripe, peachy fruit with appealing purity is flattered by intergrated, classy oak barrel fermentation characters. A supple, elegant (rather than blockbuster) style. Pretty wine with a touch of class.
Bob Campbell www.bobswinereviews.com