TASTING NOTES FOR Catalina Sounds Chardonnay Marlborough New Zealand 2024

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with brilliant golden highlights. Bright and crystalline in the glass, reflecting the freshness and precision of a superb Marlborough Chardonnay.

👃 Aromas
Elegant and layered, revealing aromas of ripe white peach, nectarine and red apple skin, complemented by toasted almonds, fresh cream, subtle white spice and a gentle touch of French oak. Hints of saline minerality add extra complexity.

👅 Palate
Beautifully balanced and refined, with flavours of juicy stone fruits, citrus and crisp apple wrapped around a creamy mid-palate. Delicate oak influence provides texture without dominating, while vibrant acidity and a mineral thread keep the wine fresh, lively and wonderfully food-friendly.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and finely textured with impressive weight and mouthfeel. The finish is long, clean and persistent, leaving lingering notes of ripe peach, citrus, toasted nuts and refreshing saline minerality.

🍇 Overall Style
A modern Marlborough Chardonnay that strikes the perfect balance between fruit purity, restrained oak and vibrant acidity. Sophisticated yet approachable, it showcases finesse, elegance and outstanding regional character.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled snapper, lobster, roast chicken, creamy pasta, pork loin, mushroom risotto, hard cheeses and seafood in butter or cream sauces.

⭐ BBD Verdict
Catalina Sounds Chardonnay 2024 is an outstanding cool-climate Chardonnay that delivers purity, elegance and exceptional balance. Rich enough to satisfy lovers of textured Chardonnay while retaining the freshness and minerality that make Marlborough such an exciting region for the variety. A superb wine that over-delivers for quality and drinkability.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷