When released alongside its single-block siblings, this often turns out as a solid performer but this vintage, it takes centre stage. Definitely working off a citrus theme, all lemon and grapefruit with some finger-lime juicy acidity; a hint of smoky reduction adds to its appeal. It’s still tight, linear and racy, yet doesn’t lack flavour.
95 points Jane Faulkner winecompanion.com.au
The Estate Chardonnay is traditionally built on a core of citrus fruit (lime, lemon, tangerine, grapefruit), but in 2018, the warmer season has added an extra layer of white fleshed stone fruits. Wet stone, white florals, a lick of sulphides and spicy oak all chime in to play their part. The influence of French oak adds to the chewy richness and mouth feel of the wine, before finishing with bright and energetic naturally acidity.