CARTER FAMILY VINEYARDS, MARLBOROUGH

WINEMAKER / PETE TURNER

4 + half stars
92 points

The Wine Writer

review

Buttery vanilla, ripe melon and lemon peel on the nose, with toasty notes and roasted hazelnuts adding warmth. The palate is round and creamy with a lovely sense of harmony. Delicate spice and citrus carry through the finish, which has great concentration, layers and length at this price. Buttery, bold and delicious value.

4 + half stars
91 points

Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

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It's delightfully expressed on the nose, with aromas of ripe peach, rockmelon, nougat, and roasted cashews. The palate showcases succulent fruit intensity, complemented by a creamy mouthfeel and fine acidity, resulting in a harmonious and immediately appealing finish. At its best: now to 2028.

4 + half stars
90 points

Candice Chow

review

This youthful, approachable Marlborough Chardonnay is well-rounded, featuring a creamy mouthfeel with balanced toasty complexity and refreshing acidity.

4 stars
90 points

Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

review

Bright, even, pale yellow with a slight green hue. The nose is gently full, with aromas of pineapple, peach, citrus, vanilla and roasted nuts. Medium-full bodied, aromas of lemon, pineapple melded with peach, vanilla and roasted hazelnut. The fruit is mouth-filling and creamy, enriched by toasty elements, and adds complexity. Refreshing acidity lends a salivating finish. Match with fried fish and chicken over the next 3 years. Fermented to 13.5% alc. Vegan friendly.