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NOTES
The name Dog Point dates from the earliest European settlement of Marlborough and the introduction of sheep to the district. "These were days of few fences, of boundary riders and boundary keeping dogs". Shepherds' dogs sometimes became lost or wandered off and eventually bred into a marauding pack which attacked local flocks.
Their home was a tussock and scrub covered hill, overlooking the Wairau Plains, designated by the early settlers as Dog Point.
TASTING NOTES
A vibrant straw green colour explodes with a bouquet exhibits ripe grapefruit, roasted nuts and toasty aromas together with savoury characters derived from contact with yeast lees. The palate is full bodied with intense citrus flavour, the palate is finely stuctured and shows chalky texture as a result of yeast contact. An awesome food match for shellfish, fish, white meats and especially a BBQ rack of pork.
REVIEWS
“The 2006 Chardonnay, matured in French oak for 18 months using a small proportion of new oak, delivers a neutral, mineral-rich nose with hints of dried pineapple and pine needles, leading on to a beautifully balanced palate surfeit with tension and poise; a subtle sense of natural balance and sophistication. A compelling Chardonnay, I would not be surprised to see this evolve over 10-12 years. Since debuting with the 2002 vintage, ex-Cloudy Bay winemakers James Healy and Ivan Sutherland have been fashioning some of Marlborough’s finest wines under their label Dog Point and their 2006s were nothing less than exceptional.” Rating 93
Neil Martin, www.erobertparker.com – April 2008, The Wine Advocate #176
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