Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz

A nice Chardonnay is hard to beat; this one is to be savoured for sure.

The Ash Ridge 2009 Chardonnay has gorgeous ripe fruit, combined with barrel fermentation, creating good complexity in this wine. Aromas of apple and pear, a palate of stone fruit and melon, this wine has a lovely rich feel with balanced acidity.

The lighter style of the Chardonnay, with its light delicate flavours, make it an ideal lunchtime wine.

It represents good value at around $23. Try a bottle with your favourite pork belly recipe this weekend.

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