2022 Fromm Clayvin Vineyard Chardonnay Organic, Marlborough

A clear expression of site and house style with scents of grapefruit and lees, tilled soil and clay. On the palate these ideas further develop to show orange and citrus peel, white flowers and more fine lees development, especially as the wine opens out in the glass and on the palate. A fine chalky textured mouthfeel, plenty of acidity and core fruit flavours the keep repeating. Still developing, complex, dry and lengthy. Best drinking from late 2025, even early 2026 through 2032+.

95 points camdouglasms.com

14 Mar, 2024 – Lovely aromas of sage flowers, dried apples, flint, stone and lemon blossoms. Medium-bodied with a creamy texture and lemon rind, pear and green melon touches on the palate. Lightly spicy. From a fantastic vineyard in Marlborough. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

94 points jamessuckling.com

While rather muted on the nose while cold, this wine unfurls in the glass to reveal hints of stone fruit, white blossoms and a hint of apricot kernel. The palate shows a concentrated core of just-ripe conference pear, white nectarine, framed by a touch of apple-skin phenolic grip. A vein of fine acidity runs throughout, bringing freshness and a sense of poise and balance to this subtle and elegant wine.