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Dog Point Vineyard Chardonnay
2007
Chardonnay
Rich
New Zealand
Seafood
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New Zealand built its winemaking reputation on racy Sauvignon Blanc, but a few regions, like Marlborough and Canterbury, produce some exotic and very distinctive Chardonnay. New Zealand has the southernmost vineyards in the world, but thanks to abundant sunshine, cool nights and a long growing season, this island produces remarkably complex yet focused cool-climate wines.
A bright, cool-climate Chardonnay like this one is a great match for full-flavored or richly textured seafood dishes such as seared tuna, poached salmon with a lemon and caper sauce or scallops seared in browned butter. It’s equally well-suited to roast chicken.
Dog Point Vineyard’s wines are made by Ivan and Margaret Sutherland and James and Wendy Healy, a foursome with considerable winegrowing experience. Their vineyard is located in Marlborough’s highly regarded Wairau River Valley, where they grow Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Dog Point makes only 500 cases per year of this superb Chardonnay. It shows generous hazelnut, lemon curd and fennel aromas, and has ample body and lucid Meyer lemon and Mirabelle plum flavors that finish with a hint of vanilla and bright, juicy acidity.