2024 Nanny Goat Queensberry Chardonnay, Central Otago

A certified organic single-vineyard chardonnay from the Nanny Goat Queensberry site. Light straw with flint-struck white nectarine, peach and citrus fruits cut with hints of crème fraîche, white flowers, crushed minerals, hazelnut, vanillin oak, grapefruit zest, light biscuity notes and riverstone. The palate shows some lovely detail and nutty, spiced oatmeal tones, with a long draw of flavour and a finely poised mineral cadence that drives the wine along beautifully. Drink to 2032.

95 points Dave Brookes for Halliday Wine Companion, July 2026

This offers subtle toastiness and smoky minerals layered over ripe white peaches, fresh almonds and tropical nuances. Extremely textured and fleshy on the palate with medium body and an energetic flow from vivid acidity. Very pretty and delicious. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.

93 points Andrii Stetsiuk for James Suckling, October 2025

Nanny Goat Vineyard is named after the wild goats that roam the mountainous terrain of Central Otago.

The home vineyard in Queensberry sits between 270m and 290m altitude about halfway between Cromwell and Wanaka. Its 18.7 hectares of vines are spread across two northeasterly terraces along the Mata Au/Clutha River of alluvial soils that are a tapestry of loess, gravel, schist and mineral quartz. Planted from 2004, the vineyard is certified organic.

A second vineyard is located in the Bendigo subregion and sits on the other side of the river and overlooks Queensberry. Its 13.7 hectares of vines are planted mostly to Pinot Noir, with small blocks of Syrah. This site is farmed with conventional methods while incorporating regenerative practices. Fruit is also sourced from neighbouring farms that share similar philosophy to viticultural sustainability.

All fruit is handpicked and hand sorted at the winery, retaining as many whole berries as possible. Whole bunch components are considered essential for fermentation that takes place in open top stainless steel. The Pinot Noir wines mature 11-13 months in 225-litre French oak barriques of which 35-40% are renewed annually, while the Chardonnays spend roughly nine months in 500-litre French oak puncheons.