Greenish medium-straw colour. Powerful citrus and mango aromas with spicy vanilla-oak undertones. The nose is open and literally filled with spice and cream. In spite of its fleshy character, the wine remains poised with all its attributes well-integrated. The palate is firm and intense, with fresh lime acidity and toasty flavours. It tumbles with maple, nuts, pineapple, melon and creamy vanilla flavours, and is a chardonnay winner from start to finish. Serve with roast pork and crackling, veal cutlets braised in the 2000 Chardonnay with some tarragon, or pair with shellfish, fish baked in a creamy mushroom sauce, mussels marinara, stuffed chicken, an avocado mousse, and deep-fried calamari. Delicious when served with a rich crab or shrimp salad, or on its own. Serve chilled at 12–14ºC, taking care not to over chill and inhibit the powerful Chardonnay fruit.