Balnaves Chardonnay 2024

"Year after year, this wine is well worth your time and money. Superb value, it reflects decades of care, attention and accumulated wisdom. Barrel fermented, it undergoes a split fermentation of wild yeast and AWRI 1375 before maturing on lees in 25% new oak for 11 months. Pomelo and icy lemon citrus lead, followed by the soft flesh of nectarine and white peach. A buttery, polenta-like creaminess sits alongside an apple sherbet tang that lifts the acidity. There is precision in the understanding of both fruit and climate, with an assured ability to harness energy while crafting a wine of power and sophistication." 95 Points Shanteh Wale Halliday Wine