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Does this NZ Chard age?

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Does this NZ Chard age?

by Jim Grow » Mon Dec 27, 2010 1:09 pm

I bought a single bottle of the 1999 Goldwater Roseland Chardonnay from the discount bin on a whim. I recalled it being a high quality New Zealand producer but found not much in a search. For $17 I'm not out much and maybe I have a real winner. Any opinions about this wine out there?
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Re: Does this NZ Chard age?

by John S » Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:24 pm

Goldwater was one of the first wineries on Waiheke Island, near the city of Auckland, but this region and winery are best known for their reds (Merlot-based blends, usually). Their SB can be very good too. But I'd definitely drink up the chardonnay ASAP.
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Re: Does this NZ Chard age?

by Neil Courtney » Tue Dec 28, 2010 1:21 am

Goldwater Roseland is from Marlborough. It could be OK, but have a backup bottle handy!
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Re: Does this NZ Chard age?

by John S » Tue Dec 28, 2010 1:44 am

Thanks for the correction, Neil. :oops: Is the Rosewater vinyard in Marlborough, or is Goldwater Rosewater a different producer than Goldwater?
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Re: Does this NZ Chard age?

by Sue Courtney » Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:38 am

Goldwater is the producer. Rosewater is the vineyard.
I wouldn't hold out much hope for this wine, now coming 11 3/4 years old.
If anything, the Goldwater Zell, from the Zell Vineyard on Waiheke Island, would have had more aging potential.
Anyway, report back after you have tasted it.
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