2020 Moorilla Muse Chardonnay, Northern Tasmania

Pale straw with a light green tinge and aromas of nectarine, white peach and citrus fruits. Hints of soft spice, vanilla, clotted cream, steel-cut oats, mountain herbs, struck flint, white flowers and stone. Mealy and savoury on the palate with peach and citrus tones, a scattering of dried herbs and oatmeal and a sense of umami on the savoury, mineral-laden finish.

92 points Dave Brookes winecompanion.com.au

A bright, vivacious white (although there’s some golden tinges in the glass), it starts a little subdued but as it warms it reveals expanses of sweet, fleshy yellow stonefruit, tart mango and a hint of cantaloupe, underpinned by a smooth, creamy oatmeal note (and a suggestion of star anise). A vibrant, warm vintage is on full show here, with just enough oak coming through to ensure that—while it’s drinking superbly now—it’ll still thrive with another year or two in the cellar. Don’t drink it too cold.

Moorilla Estate