Region: Yarra Valley, Australia

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: Bright mid straw, it starts delicate and restrained with a tight core of melon, nectarine and citrus fruits. Oak makes its presence known but only in the background to support high quality fruit. There are also layers of savoury, malty barrel ferment, adding yet more layers. What follows is a beautifully silky palate; highly complex fruit of great purity including crushed cashew and butterscotch are underscored by creamy acidity that provides a wonderfully long finish, again well supported by exceptional oak treatment. Fine balance throughout suggests this wine has a long life ahead, although it is already absolutely delicious.