Oakridge Henk Chardonnay 2024

From the subregion of Woori Yallock, the wine was made in the usual way with whole bunch pressing into 500-litre French oak puncheons, natural fermentation and maturation for fourteen months. Straw/golden colour, this is a wine of great intensity, a seriously powerful Chardonnay. The nose exhibits notes of apricot skins, grilled cashews, oatmeal, stone fruits and a flick of deftly handled oak. There are also hints of spices and lemon curd. That power runs the full length, which is impressive in itself, and there is a line of juicy acidity. Cracking stuff, it will sing over the next five to eight years.