2021 Delamere Estate Chardonnay, Pipers River

Hand-picked, pressed direct to French barriques and foudres; fermentation and 100% mlf both completed naturally. Ten months' maturation with lees stirring. The spine of tungsten acidity is a unique Tasmanian signature, and not to be undertaken lightly.

95 points James Halliday winecompanion.com.au

Barrique (25%) and large format oak, going through full malolactic.

Creamed honey and white flowers, nectarine and apple, oatmeal, a layer of cinnamon and ginger oak. It’s glossy and creamy, but has tight pink grapefruit acidity, again a sort of nutty/oatmeal flavour along with sweet spices, a little brine in the mix too, some flintiness to texture, and a slight caramel flavour on a long finish. Quite opulent and rich in style, though not at the expense of zesty acidity.

95 points Gary Walsh winefront.com.au Jul 2022 Drink 2022 - 2026+