Bec Hardy Pertaringa Lakeside Chardonnay 2024

The vineyard, the Lower Tintara Vineyard in Blewitt Springs in McLaren Vale, which supplies grapes for this wine was originally planted by Thomas Hardy back in the 1880s. Fermentation was in older French oak followed by a further three months maturation. A gleaming yellow with shades of green, the nose gives us notes of peaches, stone fruits, figs and dried herbs. A subtle, well-crafted style with focus, direction and an appealing texture with a hint of nuts on the finish plus good length. This is a wine which should provide pleasure for the next five years.