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Clearview 2007 Reserve Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay)
- Editors' Choice
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- $56
Simply put, this is an outstanding example of New World Chardonnay, marrying bold tropical fruit aromas and flavors with Burgundian production techniques. Guava and mango notes are lush an dappealing, framed by just enough structure and hints of dried spices and toasty oak for complexity and balance. Long and crisp on the finish. Now-2013.
— J.C.
(11/1/2008)
Clearview 2004 Reserve Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay)
- $46
This is a full-bodied, lush, creamy Chardonnay, but it has something extra to recommend it—a long, mouthwatering finish. The aromas are toasty, but the oak is well integrated and softly frames rich melon, peach and citrus flavors, while secondary accents of butter-toasted nuts and vanilla add layers of complexity.
— J.C.
(11/1/2006)
Clearview 2005 Unwooded Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay)
- Editors' Choice
- $28
As always, this is a rather big wine, with plump, melony fruit. Honey and smoky-minerally notes mark the nose, while the palate adds spicy complexity. Powerful and long on the finish.
— J.C.
(11/1/2006)
Clearview 2007 Old Olive Block Red (Hawke's Bay)
Roughly half Cabernet Sauvignon, one-fourth Cab Franc and the rest a blend of Merlot and Malbec, the 2007 Old Olive Block shows crisp plum fruit with chocolate and cedar overtones. Soft, dusty tannins fade gracefully on the finish. Drink now–2017.
— J.C.
(6/1/2010)
Clearview 2002 Reserve Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay)
- $42
Lovely Chard that should improve with a year or two of cellaring. Scents of smoke and roasted notes ease into flavors of grilled peaches, vanilla and toasted nuts, all tied together by bright acids that elongate the finish.
— J.C.
(8/1/2004)
Clearview 2004 Unwooded Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay)
- $27
This is a big, round and fully ripe wine, weighing in at more than 14% alcohol, but aside from the wine’s size and weight the alcohol is well concealed by the wealth of ripe melon fruit. Soft and easy on the finish. Imported by Meadowbank Estates.
— J.C.
(7/1/2006)
Clearview 2007 Unwooded Chardonnay (Hawke's Bay)
- Online Exclusive
- $33
— J.C.
(11/1/2008)
Clearview 2004 Old Olive Block Red (Hawke's Bay)
- $37
A Bordeaux-inspired blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec, this is a firmly structured wine that seems meant to age. Dark coffee and plum aromas are garnished with a dash of vanilla, while the flavors add tobacco to the mix. Finishes crisp and somewhat tannic, so hold 2–3 years and see what develops.
— J.C.
(11/1/2006)
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