Hunter Valley Chardonnay is often overlooked when compared with Yarra Valley and Margaret River. But sometimes you come across a wine like this and understand why it can be such a fabulous drink. Perfect poise, classic varietal character and superbly made. Double Trophy winner!
Ripe stonefruit and deep set Mango Weiss Bar characters fill the front of the nose. Lightly toasted brioche and Crème Brulée are entwined with subtle funky wild ferment derived complexity. The faintest hint of pistachio and Parisian nougat adding to the aromatic dimension of this wine.
A silky and plush entry with immediate peach and nectarine intensity gives way to ripe mandarin and a subtle hint of lemon butter. The palate builds stone fruit intensity while tightening with supple yet coiled acidity giving tension and tempering the power of the warm season fruit. The back end is expansive with well-integrated oak sitting nicely behind the fruit depth creating a very textural space through to the finish. Generous and full of flavour with subtle Crème Caramel winemaking complexity.
