Weighty and warm, this is a wine with presence that stylistically sits on the oaky side of the spectrum. The …
→ moreThere’s a belief in wine judging that the first and last wines of each flight perhaps don’t get a fair …
→ moreThree years ago at our 2020 chardonnay tasting, the head judge Ben Glover commented that the newer – as they …
→ moreA wine with beautiful balance and a relaxed naturalness. Nutty brioche, struck flint, rock melon and a twist of old- …
→ moreLifted, smoky gunflint scents set up what is a funky ride. This is fascinating wine, driven by minerally acidity and …
→ moreA medium colour in the glass with high- toned fruit on the nose; lifted citrus (both lemon and yellow grapefruit) …
→ moreThis wine provoked a lot of debate. It is a powerful, raw style with an intriguing flavour profile. Saline, earthy, citrus …
→ moreAnother fine buy from a fine vintage, this wine represents yet another stylistic gear change. Biscuit, cedary spice, grapefruit and …
→ moreLovely intensity with aromas of citrus and peaches on the nose. Soft and creamy yet textured on the palate with …
→ moreOn the nose, pears and clementines combine with classy yet humble oak characters that work alongside the nutty complexity that …
→ moreNot shy in its expression of toasty oak and creamy fruit yet there certainly is complexity and the palate is …
→ moreToasty oak and a hint of terracotta interlaced with nutty fennel, grapefruit, white peach and a twist of sweet sage …
→ moreAnother track from the retro stack. This is a showy number, unafraid to show some oak embracing a core of …
→ moreThis is a fragrant style, fresh white flower scents to the fore. In the mouth sweet tropical fruit notes (guava, …
→ moreQuite a floral wine with characters of dried herbs and lime zest on the nose. Lush, lithe and elegant, reminiscent …
→ morePale in the glass with citrus and stone fruit through the nose and on the palate. A lovely core of …
→ moreA style that is sometimes described as cuddly, but who doesn’t love a cuddle? Well weighted and complex, this example …
→ moreThis is a very well made example of the traditional style of chardonnay. Its focus is a lovely pure ripe …
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