Carrick Bannockburn Chardonnay, crafted by winemaker Rosie Menzies at Carrick’s certified organic estate in Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand. A blend of four clones (Mendoza, 95, 548, Clone 6), hand-harvested from some of the oldest vines and barrel-fermented in French oak (16% new), matured on lees for 10 months before 7 months of tank rest. It presents bright aromas of lemon, peach and apricot, with toasty walnut and a pithy lemon core. The palate is harmoniously balanced, featuring satin-cream texture, flinty minerality, fine fruit tannin grip and a long, graceful finish. Awarded 95/100 by Cameron Douglas MS – a wine of structure, complexity and site expression, best from 2024-2029.