Mount Eyre Vineyards Three Ponds Chardonnay 2021

Hunter Chardonnay often fails to receive the love it deserves. Sure, the style is different, but no worse for that and it often offers extra levels of flavour. This example spent time in French oak puncheons. The colour is a rich yellow. The nose reveals that there is still some oak in the process of integrating and the wine will take a step up at that time. We have notes of nutmeg and a range of spices supporting stonefruits and peaches. Good focus here and a mid-weight style that is neatly balanced. With a soft finish, this is attractive drinking now and should continue to be for the next four to five years.