2021 Flametree SRS Wallcliffe Chardonnay, Margaret River

A complex and fragrant nose of lemon curd, crushed thyme, grated nutmeg and fresh hay. Medium-bodied with bright, crisp acidity. Silky texture. Lingering and layered with fresh citrus and subtle nutty undertones. Delicious. Rocking acidity. Limey. Hints of vanilla. Brought up in 50% new oak. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

95 points jamessuckling.com

The SRS Chardonnay was barrel fermented in 40% new French puncheons and then aged for 9 months. 

The 2021 SRS Chardonnay shows lovely lifted fruit together with some delicate savoury notes from solids and wild ferment. Grapefruit, white peach and dried pear give way to barrel ferment and funky match stick complexities. Fine fruit flavours in line with a cooler vintage, wild barrel ferment and subtle sulphides contribute a delicious savoury oyster shell/saline character on the palate, giving the wine greater complexity and overall purity. This modern style ultimately complements many Australian food flavours, particularly seafood.

Drinking well now or cellar 5-10 years