Dry River Chardonnay 2004 Martinborough, New Zealand Bottle No. 2686

Golden yellow in colour, clear and bright. Ripe citrus and peach and a mix of other stonefruits provide a delightful aroma. There were also well integrated hints of oak and yeastiness which all added to the complexity. The fruit and acid were well balanced and the length strong and persistent. This is a really elegant wine which has become all the better with 9 years of careful cellaring. This wine can be drunk from now through to 2018.