Altus/Rise Wildlight Chardonnay 2025

A fresh and energetic Margaret River Chardonnay which is good buying. The wine spent eight months on yeast lees in French oak for maturation. Pale lemon with green flecks, the nose is appealingly aromatic with herbal notes, grapefruit pith, spices, nettles, ginger, a flick of citrus, a gentle touch of oak and lemon curd. There is quite punchy acidity here and a touch of the tropicals on the palate. The wine has a lingering finish and a good future. Drink it anytime over the next four to six years.