Te Mata 2014 Elston Chardonnay (Hawke’s Bay)

Country: New Zealand / Hawke’s Bay
Variety: Chardonnay
Winery: Te Mata / Elston

To my mind, Te Mata’s strength s are in its red wines. That said, this is a solid Chardonnay. Subtle wood shadings add richness to the flavors of mandarin orange and vanilla custard before ending on a persistent citrus-oil note.