Wairau Cove, Chardonnay, Gisborne, New Zealand 2020

Wairau Cove work exclusively with Tesco and have produced a sunny wine in this Gisborne Chardonnay. The nose is sweetly floral and full of tropical fruit, as well as a honeyed, butterscotch character. The high acidity wraps up the plump fruit, honey, and buttered popcorn nicely. It's had some oak ageing, lees ageing and partial malolactic, which all lend complexity and create this full, creamy mouthfeel.