2019 McHenry Hohnen Hazel's Vineyard Chardonnay, Margaret River
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The most southern of Mchenry Hohnen's vineyards which is more inland than the Burnside and Calgardup Brook vineyards. Hazel’s combines cooling Southern Ocean influences with a northerly aspect and plenty of sunshine.
Creamy, nutty and textured, this Chardonnay is both powerful in fruit concentration and restrained by a precise acid line. A layered wine with persistence, power and grace and a true representation of this south Margaret River vineyard positioned just inland from the coast.
Bright mid straw and a beautifully reserved expression of premium Margaret River chardonnay. There is impressive aromatic precision and focus with fruits in the citrus and floral spectrum and nougat-scented oak. Also some flinty/smoky leesy elements add superb detail. It is then dry, taut and acid driven with palpable palate tension but also a silkiness and a chalky texture; love the balance and fruit purity as it unfurls. Finally, a picture of refinement and balance with a supremely long finish accented by doughy, citrus and floral complexity. This builds beautifully in the glass over time too which bodes very well for the future.
97 points Angus Hughson February, 2022
All 3 single-vineyard Chardonnays are made in the same manner: hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed, wild fermented in barrel (25% new) with full solids and partial MLF. White spice, nectarine, coastal spray and crushed macadamia on the nose. The palate is where the MLF is evident; it creates a creamy, buttery texture that sits alongside the pink grapefruit and mandarin pith. Blossom and red apple skin round out the palate, the saline acidity forms curls of sensation as it fades.
95 points Erin Larkin winecompanion.com.au August 2021
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Biodynamic |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Margaret River |
| Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 97 |
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