This is one of the best Chardonnays I’ve seen in the last 12 months. Rich and ripe white stonefruits and cashews, toasty French oak that’s polished and fully integrated. Lees stirring and malolactic fermentation have added baking spices and a creamy texture. 96 points. Brilliant wine. BUY. The oak barriques used for this wine are water-bent, the winery tells us. Water bending uses very hot water as the heat source rather than a low-temperature fire.
94 pts - Ken Gargett (Wine Pilot)Whole bunch pressing, a range of yeasts including wild yeasts, barrel fermentation in a combination of new and older French oak barriques, malolactic fermentation and ten months maturation in French barrels. Deep straw in colour, this is a finely crafted Chardonnay. We have notes of lemon curd, spices, peaches, jasmine, lemongrass and a touch of fine oak integration. The wine has balance, a fine line of citrussy acidity, excellent length and a lingering finish. Enjoy this for at least the next four to eight years.
Nicky S. (verified owner) –
I’ve still not received my order from 4 weeks ago and I’ve had no response from the team with efforts to follow up on the order.