New Zealand Wine Review – Waitiri Creek, Central Otago, Chardonnay 2003

Food match: Seafood jumbalaya.

Aroma: Very strong aroma. Raisins and sugar. A nasal assault.

Color: Deep yellow brown.

Body: Thick and jagged.

Taste: Classic Chardonnay flavours. Toast and old socks with sultanas and musk. Sugars came through over time.

Cost: found it at the back of a cupboard.

Quality rating: 3

Value rating: ?

Final words: This Chardonnay has held up surprisingly well for it's years.