Howard Park Allingham Chardonnay 2023

Restrained aromas of grapefruit and nougat to start, making way for white nectarine, fine cedar, peach skin, and an emergent core of saline and citrus laced minerality. This really starts to sing after some air and increased temperature, though through a lens of restraint and focus with a harmonious symphony of fruit, savouriness and minerality. The palate shows restrained power and excellent line. Nougat and grapefruit leading again, before a burst of peach, nectarine, salted lemon, and yellow apple are pulled linear by an assertive and cleansing acid line. Excellent linear drive and near endless length here. A classy release.