Tiki KORO Chardonnay 2023 ($45 per bottle)

Quantities are in 6 packs  - $270 for 6 bottles.
($45 per bottle)

AWARDS & REVIEWS:
5 STARS (95 POINTS) - Wine Orbit

NOSE & PALATE: Pale straw green in colour the nose has stone fruits, nectarines and grapefruits that combine with nutty, nougat, biscuity oak notes that provide a very complex and interesting aroma. The palate has a similar fruit profile, is rich, powerful and concentrated but with an amazing line of acidity providing drive, finesse and length.

REGION: 100% Waipara, North Canterbury

VINTAGE CONDITIONS: The La Niña weather pattern was the dominating influence of our 2023 growing season, which brought less hot north-westerly winds, normally a mainstay of our season, and replaced them with regular cooling easterly winds. The start to spring was cool with temperatures below average. Despite that, as the season progressed, temperatures picked up and we experienced good flowering conditions, resulting in a healthy and balanced crop. Summer saw us experience 30+ degree days mixed in with considerably colder spells which carried through into March and April as we started harvest. What was initially thought to be an early harvest balanced itself out to commence in late March and the fruit was picked at optimum ripeness levels.

WINEMAKER: Matt Connell / Alastair Maling MW

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay

WINE ANALYSIS:
Alc Vol: 13.5%
Acidity (TA): 5.7 g/L
pH: 3.42
Residual Sugar: 2.54 g/L

WHEN TO ENJOY:
Released November 2025 - drinking well now or hold for a further 5+ years.