"A fresh, creamy, lemony custard finish. Delish!"

Te Kano Kin Chardonnay

2023, Central Otago New Zealand

5 Stars (Candice Chow), 93/100 (Sam Kim), 92/100 (Cam Douglas MS)
"A gentle, silky mouthfeel reveals stonefruit and citrus accompanied by subtle toasty attributes and delicate floral notes, lending a tensile, elegant finish" (Candice Chow)
"Juicy and rich on the palate, with oatmeal texture and a chalky edge and a fresh, creamy, lemony custard finish. Delish!" (The Wine Writer)
Made by Te Kano - a family owned, premium Central Otago producer based on Felton Road, Bannockburn
"Te Kano" means "seed" in Maori and named after the seeds that come from the ancient Kōwhai tree on their Northburn vineyard

17 in stock (can be backordered)

Life, land, legacy….and seeds. Lots and lots of seeds. Te Kano (which means ‘seed’ in Maori) harvest and propogate some 400 seeds every year from the ancient harvest Kōwhai tree that sits on their Northburn vineyard property there in Central Otago.

They’ve propagated over 5000 native plants, including 900 Kōwhai, and cleared over 50 hectares of invasive plant species. They’re passionate about the environment, nature, conservation…and making bloody good wine!

Te Kano are a family owned, premium Central Otago producer who are reasonably new to the Central Otago wine scene but boy they’ve started to raise a few eye brows (and a few glasses!) with a seriously impressive line up of wines (especially Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rosé) from their vineyards in Bannockburn, Northburn and Waitaki.

This latest 2023 vintage is made with fruit from Northburn and Waitaki vineyards, aged in French oak and really is very much like a cool climate style with white peach and citrus fruit flavours with a delicious satin texture. Drink now to 2030.