Pike & Joyce Sirocco Chardonnay 2024

Fermentation here was with native yeasts in French oak. A tiny amount was allowed to undergo malo, to add to the complexity of the wine, while maturation was for eight months in a mix of new and older French oak. A green gold hue, the perfumes on offer are simply compelling. Certainly a touch of oak still evident, but it is early days and one can reasonably expect further integration. This is a quality Chardy with notes of cashews, cinnamon, stone fruits, peaches, orange rinds and apricot kernels. A mid weight wine of medium length with good focus and crunchy acidity. Enjoy this over the next three to five years.