Chain of Ponds Reserve Chardonnay 2025

Maturation for this fine Adelaide Hills Chardonnay was in a mix of new and older French oak puncheons and hogsheads. The yeast was also a mix, natural and cultured. Maturation was over eight months on lees, although the team made certain that around 40% of the blend saw minimal oak, in an effort to maintain the pristine purity of the wine. The final wine was a barrel selection. Gleaming yellow in colour, this is fresh and youthful and it does exhibit gentle hints of barrel fermentation. The nose reveals notes of cashews, stone fruits, melon, peaches and a touch of lime leaves. There is a line of good acidity and intensity is maintained throughout. Well balanced and already exhibiting an attractive textural aspect, there is good length here and the wine has its best years ahead of it. Enjoy over the next eight years.