Parched Crow Chardonnay 2023

Hunter Valley Chardonnay is one of those styles that never seems to make sense, until you actually drink it. Then it inevitably reveals flavours and characters, which makes you wonder just how on earth that happened. And why you don’t drink more of it. Lemon/yellow in hue, the nose here exhibits attractive notes of melon, apricot kernels, cashews, a flick of citrus and hints of pineapple and beeswax. The flavours are even more expressive on the palate. There is a line of fine acidity here, but the wine needs a touch more length to be elite. It will, however, provide drinking pleasure over the next two to four years.