Oakridge Henk Chardonnay 2022

Similar winemaking was employed here, as we saw with the Hazeldene – all of which gives wine lovers the opportunity to compare different terroirs without interference or artifice. Henk is one of the Chardonnays in their series that really do excite, year on year. For this vintage, line ball it might be, but this would be my pick by the proverbial whisker. A pleasing lemon/lime hue. The nose exhibits minerally and flint notes with spices and concentration. A flick of limes, grapefruits, florals, bergamot and hazelnuts, it is a wine of great intensity but there is also the impression of delicacy. Serious length here too, it is a joy now, but one which will continue to improve for the rest of this decade and longer. Love it. A cracking Henk.