Port Phillip Estate Red Hill Chardonnay 2020

Chardonnay in Port Phillip Estate’s Red Hill vineyard is divided into three parcels, with the largest, 1.3 hectares, thirty years of age. Other smaller parcels were planted in subsequent years. The soil is red basalt, but the Chardonnay is largely grown on grey loam over yellow clay. Again, gentle pressing of whole bunches into French oak barriques, 18% new, wild yeasts, and then 11 months on lees, but no batonnage. A pale lemon colour, the nose is a little more forceful and powerful than the Balnarring Chardy. Spices, grilled nuts, cashews, plenty of citrus notes and apricot kernels. Good concentration and still youthful. Fresh, intense and with an underlying minerality. Also focused, with very good length and there are floral notes on the finish. Will age and improve for at least five to six years, and really could do with one or two before it hits its straps.