Mora Chardonnay 2023

Fruit is from an equal split between Eden Vineyard in Pisa and Cairnmuir in Bannockburn. Full malolactic fermentation and matured in 20% new French oak for 9 months prior to bottling. White peaches in season, pomelo segments and toasted marshmallows. A dusting of nutmeg spice, cinnamon quill and white pepper. You’ll be struck by the enticing orchard fruit but wait there is more, the palate walks the line between zingy acidity and a porridge creaminess that is swoonworthy. Some almond nougatine and a chalky finish. This is very fresh and will age glacially. Drink with white polenta, shaved truffles and parmesan cheese. Drink now or cellar for 6-8 years further.

Shanteh Wale

Contributor at Wine Companion

Shanteh cut her teeth at Sydney’s Award-Winning Quay restaurant where she worked for over a decade and was Head Sommelier from 2018 till 2022. She has been nominated for the Good Food Guide Sommelier of the Year award on three occasions and claims that her experience as a Len Evans scholar as one of the highlights of her career. Shanteh hosts her own weekly podcast ‘Over A Glass’ with the Deep in the Weeds Network and spends her time writing for various publications and judging at numerous wine shows across the country.

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