2021 Dog Point Chardonnay

Highly Rated
One of the best value premium Chardonnays in NZ - flinty, racy, superb.
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
2 Reviews

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Known for their commitment to low cropping, terroir-driven winemaking, and organic farming, Dog Point consistently delivers exceptional wines.

This estate-grown Chardonnay spends 18 months in French oak barrels, undergoing full malolactic fermentation. The result is a smooth, creamy Chardonnay with the signature saline hit characteristic of Dog Point.

Bright and youthful, this vintage features citrus-driven notes with layers of smokey flint, toast, and biscuit from extended barrel ageing. Its crisp structure and pure saline quality make it an excellent match for scallops, white fish, poultry, and BBQ pork.

Crafted from 2/3 Mendoza and 1/3 B95 clones, hand-picked from vines dating back to 1981, the fruit is whole bunch pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts. Bottled without fining and minimal filtration, this Chardonnay is drinking beautifully now but also has excellent ageing potential.

96 points
"Intense chardonnay with lemon curd, oyster shell, ginger, struck flint, and attractively integrated spicy oak flavours... Classy chardonnay." - Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review)
96 points
"Struck match faintly lingers with cinnamon, white paper and chalk. The palate comes alive with texture and a powerful fruit drive. Flavours linger but what is most impressive is the whiskered skin tannin that keeps the focus on the shape of the wine. Fresh ginger, lemongrass root and garam marsala spice. This is laden with detail and is drinking beautifully..."
- Shanteh Wale (Wine Pilot)
95 points
"Excellent weight and intensity on the palate with a distinctive mouthfeel and texture, there’s no mistaking the oak, lees autolysis and baking spice qualities." - Cameron Douglas MS

96 points - "Intense chardonnay with lemon curd, oyster shell, ginger, struck flint, and attractively integrated spicy oak flavours. Youthful wine with bright, juicy acidity that brings energy while driving a lengthy finish, Classy chardonnay. Should develop well with bottle age." - Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review)

96 points - "Meyer lemon, white peach and glace pears. Honeysuckle blooms, oyster shells and orange creamsicles. Struck match faintly lingers with cinnamon, white paper and chalk. The palate comes alive with texture and a powerful fruit drive. Flavours linger but what is most impressive is the whiskered skin tannin that keeps the focus on the shape of the wine. Fresh ginger, lemongrass root and garam marsala spice. This is laden with detail and is drinking beautifully but has the pedigree to age in your cellar for the next 6-8 years. Serve with a buttery, garlic shellfish pasta." - Shanteh Wale (Wine Pilot)

95 points - "A very enticing bouquet of ripe stone fruits and barrel spices, some wood smoke and blond tobacco suggestions. Excellent weight and intensity on the palate with a distinctive mouthfeel and texture, there’s no mistaking the oak, lees autolysis and baking spice qualities. Flavours of peaches and nectarines, grapefruit and white smoke all combine to deliver a wine of freshness and power. Best drinking from 2023 through 2029+." - Cameron Douglas MS

Customer Reviews

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 2 reviews
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2 reviews
  • JK
    Jin K.
    Verified Buyer
    11 minutes ago
    2021 Dog Point Chardonnay
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    2021 Dog Point Chardonnay
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Chassagne from NZ

    Reductive, tight yet delicious with all the right fruits for a classic chardonnay. Organic without being hipster. Montrachet drinkers will not be disappointed, in my opinion.

  • AG
    Amanda G.
    Verified Buyer
    5 years ago
    2018 Dog Point Chardonnay
    Reviewing
    2018 Dog Point Chardonnay
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Holy grail of stinky chardonnay

    There’s nothing I love more than a full Chardonnay with those notes of moss - not sure how to describe this except for ‘stanky’. With the same allure as blue cheese with quick paste, the palate of this wine is very more-ish as a ‘fuller bodied’, not at all sweet or acidic delicious chard. Love!!

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A pure, bright and youthful citrus driven chardonnay with complex smokey, flint, toast and biscuit notes derived from extended barrel aging on full solids. The hallmarks of Dog Point chardonnay are ever present here with pure saline and crisp palate structure. This vintage will have the ability to age well. Perfect match with scallops, white fish, poultry and BBQ pork.

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country New Zealand
Region Marlborough
Feature High Score
Organic
Reviewed By The Real Review
Wine Pilot
Critic Score 96
Size 750ml
Vintage 2021
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