Pike & Joyce Lenswood Sirocco Chardonnay 2024

I like this wine from a vintage that produced some quality fruit in the Adelaide Hills. There’s a mix of whole bunch and de-stemmed fruit before wild yeast fermentation, which includes some juice solids. Only a small part of the wine goes through malolactic fermentation, so it retains a nice crisp acidity. On the nose, it captures the classic peach and stone fruit nuances with a touch of nectarine and just the faintest of faint, slightly struck match influence that adds to its aromatic and textural appeal. On the palate, it’s generous but finely balanced with almost a delicacy that belies the lingering power that carries effortlessly to a long finish. It’s an expertly crafted wine that is thoroughly engaging on release, but with further cellaring will capture the quality of the fruit.