CARTER FAMILY VINEYARDS, MARLBOROUGH

WINEMAKER / PETE TURNER

5 stars
93 points

Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

review

Delightfully ripe and elegantly complex, the bouquet presents ripe stone fruit, fig, lemon peel, and nougat notes, followed by a finely flowing palate that's succulent and creamy. Beautifully balanced and structured with a persistent, refined finish.

4 + half stars
91 points

THE WINE WRITER

review

Peaches and vanilla on the nose, with shortcrust pastry and biscuity spice. Smells delicious. Ripe and soft on the palate, with stone fruit and pear flavours, a big lick of vanilla and a broad, buttery softness, lifted by fine acidity and finishing on a lightly textural grip. Classy yet accessible, a balanced Marlborough Chardonnay with big personality, finishing long on toasted hazelnuts and buttered popcorn. Great value! Enjoy now 2029.

4 + half stars
90 points

Candice Chow

review

This Marlborough Chardonnay has an appealing and forward presence, flaunting juicy fruit and toasty oak character. Bright acidity provides an easy flow and good balance. 

4 stars
90 points

Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

review

Bright, even, pale yellow with some depth. The nose is fresh, with aromas of peach, nectarine, lemon and roasted almonds. Medium-bodied, aromas of peach and nectarine, melded with lemon peels and roasted almonds. The fruit is forward and juicy, complexed by toasty oak and nutty notes, and lively acidity provides a free-flowing palate and a moreish finish. An amiable, forward Chardonnay with good balance and flavours. Match with rotisserie chicken and ham sandwich over the next 3 years. Fermented in barrels to 13.5% alc, 28% new oak. Vegan friendly.