Dicey Bannockburn Chardonnay 2022 by Dicey Wines from Central Otago’s Bannockburn sub‑region is a thrilling, modern Kiwi chardonnay with tension, precision and real drinkability for lovers of mineral, food‑friendly styles. This 2022 Dicey Bannockburn Chardonnay opens with citrus, yellow peach and a hint of pineapple, layered over gunflint, lemon curd and subtle white florals.

On the palate it’s succulent yet tightly coiled – grapefruit, lime zest and grilled stone fruit sit over toasted brioche, roasted hazelnut and a fine, chalky phenolic grip. Lively acidity and a silken, textural mid‑palate keep everything in beautiful balance from first sip to long, saline finish.

I’d be lining this up with roasted crayfish, scallops, butter‑basted snapper or kingfish crudo, as well as classic roast chicken, pork belly or creamy mushroom pasta. It’s a cracking Central Otago chardonnay for seafood feasts, Sunday roasts and richer, flavour‑packed vegetarian dishes.