This is my second tasting of this particular wine and I like it very much. It might catch a few people by suprise who have been used to the Estate Chardonnays of yore…It is now ‘out with the melons and cream’ and ‘in with the citrus, mineral and flint’. This sees only 8% new oak.

Pale colour. Aromas of dusty old oak, mineral, a light honey almond sheen and very subdued citrus and melon fruit. On the palate this is dry and minerally with flavours of citrus, a hint of honey nougat and some savoury slightly grubby (but very nice) flavours. Crisp and flinty with a suggestion of lightly grainy tannin. Finishes dry and refreshing with plenty of length. A paragon of style and restraint.

Rated : 93 Points
Tasted : Jan07
Alcohol : 13.5%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2007 - 2010