Dicey Bannockburn Chardonnay
  • Dicey Bannockburn Chardonnay

Dicey Bannockburn Chardonnay 2022 (6 Bottles) Central Otago

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$223.00

Dice Chardonnay 2022 is made by Dice Wines on the Mornington Peninsula, drawing on the region’s cool maritime influence to shape a precise and contemporary expression of Chardonnay. This wine opens with aromas of white peach, lemon curd and nectarine, supported by subtle notes of cashew, struck flint and gentle oak spice. The palate is medium bodied and finely detailed, showing vibrant acidity balanced by a creamy mid-palate texture from careful barrel fermentation and lees work. Stone fruit and citrus flavours carry through, framed by supple structure and a saline mineral line that adds freshness and length. Oak is seamlessly integrated, offering quiet complexity rather than dominance. Dice Chardonnay reflects thoughtful winemaking and a clear sense of place, favouring finesse over power. Approachable on release, it has the structure to evolve over the medium term, making it a confident and versatile choice for both immediate enjoyment and short-term cellaring.

There’s real focus to this, with sliced Meyer lemons, lemon tart and hints of flint. Medium- to full-bodied with a phenolic texture and great length. Wonderful flavors and complexity. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

James Suckling

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About Dicey Wines

Wine is about place. Dicey is a place that is a rocky pocket of Central Otago: Bannockburn. It’s not easy to make wine here. Hoar frosts. Wind. Bitter cold and crackling heat. The land is unforgiving and the wines express that struggle.

The fruit comes from three vineyards started by three families transcending two generations. James and Odelle have The Inlet. Matt and Ali belong to Black Rabbit. Their pioneering parents, Robin and Margi, own their Swansong.

Our vineyards are named Swansong, Black Rabbit, and Inlet. Swansong is steep — the vines clawing their way along terraces of eroded gravel and clay. Black Rabbit sits on ancient bedrock, vines nestled into windblown soil. Inlet’s vines drape over a terrace of deep river gravel. We coax the best out of these reluctant soils by striving for balance.

Dicey Bannockburn wines pay homage. They tell the annual story of the region and share the colours of each season. The Single Vineyard wines have an even sharper focus.

Red+White Cellar

The diversity of what we are able to offer our customers stems from the relationships we have carefully cultivated with local and international brands. As a company that prides itself on casual excellence, we love to work with those who strive for the same. We are continuously learning and growing with our customers – and love nothing more than introducing you to the premium products we represent.

Our team works hard to get your products to your door as quickly as possible. Having various warehouses and logistics teams located around New Zealand helps us get the job done.

We go further than a distribution service – our knowledgeable team is passionate about tasting, selecting, and offering to our customers the products that best fit their needs. From writing a balanced and cohesive beverage program to offering staff training that motivates and informs your staff, we want to enable our valued customers to sell our wines with confidence.

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