2023 Howard Park Allingham Chardonnay, Margaret River

An outstanding chardonnay which comes from the Allingham vineyard at the cool Karridale subregion. It is so exquisitelyintegrated and woven together with such subtlety and precision. It gets down to each barrel where decisions are made onmalolactic fermentation and the degree of lees stirring. The result is a marvellous wine displaying freshness and vibrancy withtypical notes of citrus, grapefruit and white peach permeating throughout. Has a dry savoury minerality to finish. Exceptional wine.

98 points rayjordanwine.com.au

There’s been a real shift in the Howard Park wines since chief winemaker Nic Bowen joined in ’21 and now with ‘his’ vintages coming to fruition, it’s wonderful to witness. This is excellent. It’s flinty and a little funky thanks to the whisper of sulphides yet lots of delicious citrus, spice and savoury oak, the latter superbly integrated. Everything comes together brilliantly all tied with a neat bow of acidity leading to a persistent finish.

 96 points Jane Faulkner winecompanion.com.au

The Allingham is a selection from the best blocks of Chardonnay that grow on the south facing slopes of Howard Park's Allingham vineyard in the Karridale sub region of Margaret River. It is the inspiration and skill of their winemaking team that draw upon traditional winemaking methods and maturation in French oak to craft a layered, flavoursome and complex wine from this cool southern site.