Heirloom Chardonnay Adelaide Hills 2023

The grapes for this excellent Adelaide Hills Chardy were sorted, bunch by bunch. Free run juice, wild yeasts and then nine months in French oak barriques, 30% new and 15% remaining in tanks. Pale straw colour, the nose indicates lemon, peach and fig notes with a chalky backing. This is a leaner style of Chardonnay, with a pleasing elegance. Tight, taut and well-structured. The palate gives up more stonefruit characters, which add to the appeal. A lingering finish, this is well balanced and delicious drinking. Enjoy over the next three to five years.