Zephyr Chardonnay 2017
- Chardonnay
- New Zealand, 750ml
A very complex and sophisticated style with a bright, elegantly perfumed nose that offers plenty of bright pears and peaches. The palate has a very juicy and attractive feel with plenty of plush, bright and juicy stone fruit and a lightly spicy, savoury finish.
- Winery: Zephyr
- Varietal: Chardonnay
- Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
- Vintage: 2017
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Volume: 750ml
- Closure: Screwcap
Food pairing: Chicken; veal & pork; shrimp, crab & lobster; potato & squash; cream & pesto sauces; mild & semi soft cheeses
Marlborough Chardonnay, flint, funk and line; a coiled spring with richness and freaky talent. Zephyr's first Chardonnay out of the stable wanting to strut, unbridled pleasure.
The Glover family were one of the first to plant grapes on their farm in Marlborough's Dillon's Point sub-region in 1988. Nineteen years later, led by eldest son Ben, the family launched Zephyr, a range of single vineyard wines from the farm. The name Zephyr means ‘a gentle breeze' - inspired by the prevailing wind that moderates their vineyards. It's also the name of the best car released by the Ford Motor Company.
Zephyr wines are made in Ben's trademark expressive style, elegant with personality. Ben has spent more than two decades making wine for some of New Zealand's top brands, earning a reputation as one of the most talented and respected winemakers in the business.
- Gold - 2020 Royal Easter Wine Awards
- Gold - 2019 Royal Easter Wine Awards
- 95+ - 2019 New World Wine Awards
- 92/100 - 4 stars - Bob Campbell MW
- Silver - 2019 Wine of the Year
- 5 stars - Michael Cooper - The Listener
- 95/100 - Cameron Douglas - Master Sommelier
- 93/100 - James Suckling