Stoneleigh Latitude Chardonnay Marlborough 2014 – $$

This is the reserve Chardonnay from the vineyards that line Rapaura Road in Marlbrough. I really liked the 2013, and expect the ’14 to be just as enjoyable…

Pale gold. 13.5% alc.

Reductive, oaky nose. Vanilla and spice. Big, warm and attractive.

Creamy and rich in the mouth. Crunchy mouth feel. Bold stonefruit flavours with brusque acid underpinnings. Long.

91 points