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Catalina Sounds 'Sound of White' Chardonnay 2020
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Catalina Sounds 'Sound of White' Chardonnay 2020 - 1 Bottle is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Critic reviews
Critic reviews
World Wine – Youthful and vibrant with layered aromatics of stone fruit, baking spices, and a chalky nuance. Palate is poised with great length, vanilla, hazelnut and cream, very fine texture and minerality. Seamless, elegant and mouth-watering. - 98 points + Double Gold medal at the 2021 New Zealand International Wine Show.
James Suckling – A creamy and buttery chardonnay with aromas of apricots, green apples, salted butter and praline. Hints of nougat. Medium-bodied and creamy throughout, with tangy acidity. Drink now. Screw cap. 5 October 2022
Vintage Vigilant
Vintage Vigilant
We aim to have all wines above $30 be vintage specific. In the case the listed vintage is out of stock and you note you would like that particular vintage, we will inform you via email for approval to go ahead.
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Delivery Times
Delivery Times
To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 3-6 working days.
Returns and Warranty
Returns and Warranty
Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.
World Wine – Youthful and vibrant with layered aromatics of stone fruit, baking spices, and a chalky nuance. Palate is poised with great length, vanilla, hazelnut and cream, very fine texture and minerality. Seamless, elegant and mouth-watering. - 98 points + Double Gold medal at the 2021 New Zealand International Wine Show.
James Suckling – A creamy and buttery chardonnay with aromas of apricots, green apples, salted butter and praline. Hints of nougat. Medium-bodied and creamy throughout, with tangy acidity. Drink now. Screw cap. 5 October 2022
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Catalina Sounds 'Sound of White' Chardonnay 2020
Double Gold Medal
98 POINTS
New Zealand International Wine Show8 February 2022
93 POINTS - NZ Wine Rater
"Attractive, high-tone nose with aromas of white peach, guava, and lemon zest complexed by notes of wheat flakes, savoury bran, toast and struck match. A riper style but still elegant with a taut, slaty texture and fresh, crisp acidity with judicious oak handling adding complexity and structure. A good example of contemporary Kiwi chardonnay." 9 September 2022
91 POINTS - Qwine Reviews
"Flinty and gun powder aromas skip from the glass eagerly enticing you from the outset. A clever single vineyard wine from New Zealand's Marlborough region. Light rays of golden sunshine in the glass attract the eye. Scents of baked bread and brioche chime in. This wine exudes delicacy and comfort. Licks of custard apple, pie apple and pear mingle with pastry tones and fine ginger spices too. A flash of lemon juice before a cleansing green apple acidity closes things out. A Chardonnay that will bring pleasure with ease. Drink now to three years." 25 August 2021
The wine displays ripe citrus, granny smith apple and freshly buttered toast. The palate is precise and well-defined by vibrant acidity with perfect texture in the mid-palate and a beautiful long finish. Any chardonnay lover's dream wine! Fermented in 500 L puncheons, 15% were new and solely indigenous yeast from the vineyard.
The growing season wrapped up with exceptionally clean fruit and low yields that developed excellent concentration and # avour. January through March was hot and dry with little rainfall and combined with the low yields meant harvest started earlier than usual. It also allowed picking decisions to be made in the vineyard on # avour and reaching optimum ripeness. Enjoy over the next 8+ years in the right conditions.
FOOD MATCHING
Great to pair with savoury dishes such as goats cheese, ceviche, smoked trout and pungent wash-rind cheeses.
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Chardonnay |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Brand | Catalina Sounds |
| Vintage | 2020 |
Wines of Marlborough
Marlborough is at the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island and is the leading region in the country, being responsible for 75% of NZ’s wine production and 85% of its exports. Marlborough is internationally renowned for its distinctive style of Sauvignon Blanc, described by some wine writers such as Oz Clarke and George Taber as the best in the world. Australia being such a close neighbour, we get a great number of brands imported into the country.
Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough is grown on well-draining alluvial gravels, with large temperature fluctuations between day and night. These conditions are great for growing grapes that strike a perfect balance between ripeness and acidity. The result is sauvignon blanc that is aromatic, driven by tropical fruit flavours but also supported by an herbaceous and mineral character. Aussies often described Marlborough Savvy Blanc as full of passionfruit flavour.
Despite many consumers having an idea of what Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is, the wine is actually made in a wide range of different styles. Wine makers take advantage of different clones, fermentation styles, lees-stirring and aging regimens to give their wines nuance and differentiate their brand from one another. You may have had sauvignon blanc from Marlborough before, but it is always worth exploring some not so commercial brands if it is a style you enjoy.
Other varieties that are produced in the region include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.
