Aylesbury Estate Pater Series Chardonnay 2024

From Ferguson Valley, this is one of just 5,640 bottles from the Pater series, and is an impressive Chardy by any standards. A yellow straw hue, this is still very much in the youthful category. It really needs another year to open up, but everything suggests that there are exciting times ahead. There is a tight oak note evident here, which is still integrating. The nose offers a range of aromas, including hazelnuts, apricots, peaches, citrus, notably ripe grapefruit, and florals. There is a very creamy texture, good focus, bright acidity, impressive balance and a lingering finish. Enjoy this over the next six to ten years. Love it.