Giesen The Fuder Single Vineyard Selection Clayvin Chardonnay 2011
The Giesen brothers hold the football-shaped fuder – a German oak barrel – in high esteem and there’s certainly plenty of oak influence on display in this “out there” wine. “Not for the faint-hearted,” observed Steve Smith. Flinty, biscuity, nutty notes are supported by a wonderful texture – firm, but not austere.