Angullong Crossings Reserve Chardonnay 2023

An impressive Chardonnay from the Orange region, the fruit was fermented in older French oak for almost a year, before spending several months in the bottle preceding its release. The colour here is a deep straw but there are also flecks of green. The nose exhibits a lovely combination of nutty notes, hints of woodsmoke, with stone fruits, orange rind, spices and apricot skins, aligned with ripe citrus, including a touch of kaffir lime. The wine lifts even more on the palate and there is a seductive, creamy texture with good acidity and a lingering finish. Enjoy over the next four to five years. Delicious now, it has a most promising future.