Petaluma ANOVA Chardonnay 2023

A new icon Chardonnay from revered label Petaluma. Sourced from the ‘finest parcels’ in the Adelaide Hills, including Chardonnay jewel Piccadilly. Ben Thoman oversees the winemaking of whole bunch pressed fruit retaining high solids while being fermented in barrel and Drunk Turtle amphorae. Gleaming pale straw colour with an impressive nose. Rich with white stone fruit, plenty of struck match, yellow citrus pith, hints of peanut oil, thick sourdough crust, smoky oak and an inherent meatiness. A full expression of Chardonnay that retains structure and power through layers of complexity. Savoury, nutty oak and textural lees work, lay strong foundations for intense white nectarine and lemon fruit with plenty of persistence.

Regan Drew

Regan is a regular wine columnist for the News Regional Media "Weekend" Magazine and digital "Life" sections. A graduate of the Australian Wine Research Institute's Advanced Wine Assessment Course #47 he was awarded with Distinction WSET Level 3 in Wine & Spirits, has been an Associate Judge for the New South Wine Awards plus a couple of little stints helping out in the Hunter Valley and Tasmania during vintages with small but quality winemakers.