Highgate Barrel Selection Chardonnay 2023

From the Hunter Valley, this wine has experienced longer barrel ageing than the team usually provide. It basically means that if you are a lover of big, full-flavoured whites, with a noticeable touch of oak, this is for you. Deep gold in colour, this is a sun-infused, ripe Chardonnay with the nose exhibiting notes of peaches, apricot, some nutty notes and nectarines. There is definitely a degree of oak influence here. A supple and sleek texture with very good length, there is a lot to like. It should provide pleasure over the next four to five years.