Oakridge Hazeldene Chardonnay 2022

Moving now to the Hazeldene Vineyard, a north-facing site in the Yarra, with the wine seeing whole bunch pressing into 500 litre French oak puncheons, a natural ferment and then ten months maturation on lees. The palest weak lemon colour and a very gentle touch of oak here, but integration is almost complete. Good complexity is evident right from the start with notes of grapefruits, garden herbs and spices plus an intriguing hint of a combination of a touch of nougat with river stones. A most elegant style of Chardonnay, with fine acidity, focus and length, this is absolutely cracking stuff, and it finishes with a hint of oatmeal. The balance is exemplary making this a very fine Chardonnay which will drink exquisitely for a decade.