DISCOVERY CHARDONNAY
A verve expression of our cool climate Chardonnay from the pristine south of Margaret River. Chardonnay is harvested at moderate ripeness to retain freshness and natural balance. The embodiment of spring, perfume, texture, delicacy and personality.
2020
92 Anette Lacey MW, Wine Pilot “Quality winemaking has crafted a wine that sees both barrel fermentation and regular batonnage to create texture, weight and juicy accessibility. Drink now.”
91 James Suckling
2019
93 Halliday “Matured 7 months in oak on lees. Concentrated fruit and taut acidity give this real dimension and structure. The oak is already integrated, no knees or elbows to be seen. Exotic market spices and hints of star anise elevate this even further. What a ripping little wine, especially for the price” Erin Larkin
2018
95 Top 100 Halliday “Sourced from Wilyabrup and Carbunup. It is built on a deep-set core of natural acidity and deliberate fermentation and maturation in 100 % used French barriques. An elegant wine with perfect balance and length, the jasmine scents of the bouquet deliciously seductive.”
2017
Top 100 UK - Matthew Jukes
96 Gold Top 100 Halliday “Gleaming straw-green; this is exceptional chardonnay, with the intensity of grapefruit skin, pith and juice of white Burgundy, missing only any funky characters on its long, precisely formed palate and lingering aftertaste. New World Chardonnay at its best price and quality.”2016
92 Wine Spectator “Succulent, with peach and apricot flavours that give way to a juicy core of dried mango and Meyer lemon notes. The details dance around effortlessly, with fennel, cumin and white pepper accents lingering on the silky finish.”
92 James Suckling2015
94 James Halliday “ …graceful and fluid, with perfectly balanced stone fruits and citrus.”
92 Huon Hooke | 90 Robert Parker Advocate2014
92 James Suckling “impressive on the nose and palate, wonderful palate intensity. Drink this and enjoy now”