Hutton Wines Winemaker’s Reserve 2023

White peach, lemon meringue and lemon lime sorbet. A slice of honeydew melon and green apple juice straight from the press. Acidity is supremely elegant here with a wash of kefir yoghurt tartness coupled with almond milk cream. The wine doesn’t feel forced to be bigger, richer or more extracted than it is, it sits comfortably in its own skin with lovely ripe orchard fruits and yielding oak tones. Cinnamon dust and grated nutmeg. A true example of how Chardonnay thrives here. Drink now or will cellar further for 1- 3 years. I’d love to see this with a good mac and cheese with crispy top.