The fruit for this 2021 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay was sourced from Kaipo (340 meters in elevation). Composed of three different clones, the wine is both linear and taut in its acid and fruit profiles. This is delicate, lacy and fine. Lovely, quiet. It was fermented in French oak (20% new) and matured for eight to 10 months, depending on the parcel/vintage, with batonnage every couple of weeks to build texture. This is the barrel selection rather than the entire production. Very pure.

Tangy pear, citrus and melon flavors show a hint of fennel, with a crisp, mouthwatering finish. Drink now. 1,000 cases made, 80 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Adelaide Hills Select to Add

The 2010 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay gives notes of guava, apricot tart, toasty oak and nuts with a hint of oatmeal. Rich, concentrated and full-bodied, it has an appealing creamy texture, refreshing acidity and a long, oaky finish. It is something of an old school style but nicely done. Drinking now, it should keep to 2015. Importer: CLD Imports, Barrington, IL; tel. (847) 898-9500