Eastern Peake Intrinsic Chardonnay 2023

The ‘Peake’ Chardonnay release, sourced from a 430m-altitude vineyard on volcanic grey loam over weathered basalt. Same winemaking approach as across the Chardonnay range: whole-bunch pressed, indigenous fermentation in 300L hogsheads, full solids, full malo. Opens with fine cedar spice, pear and Meyer lemon, followed by powdery yellow apple, yellow grapefruit and a flicker of flint. Chalk dust and riverstone minerality emerge with air, alongside honey butter and leesy dough notes. The palate mirrors the nose with weight, texture and precision. Spicy cedar supports, riverstone freshness glides through, and firm chalky phenolics carry persistent lemon-drenched acidity to a long, powdery close. Opulent yet fresh, with brilliant texture and length. The release that confirms Eastern Peake’s Chardonnay at its finest.