Ata Rangi Masters Chardonnay 2022

The 2022 Masters Chardonnay leads with curry leaves, fennel seeds and shortbread, and the palate is a slick affair populated by sweet yellow peach, cumin and lemon curd. This is streamlined in the extreme, the malolactic fermentation shooting down any strays and creating cohesion and texture in the mouth. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. 92 points, drink 2024-2032, Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate.