Silkwood Estate The Bowers Chardonnay 2022

A fine Chardonnay from the Pemberton region in Western Australia, this is a wine of real promise and good value. It benefits from already having a few years under its belt in the cellar. Deep yellow hue, the nose exhibits hints of oatmeal, cashews, melon and a flick of citrus. The oak is almost completely integrated, even at this relatively early stage. Good intensity runs the length and there is a touch of bitter almond on the finish, which is long and lingering. Fine balance here, this is a most enjoyable Chardy for now and will remain so over the next three to five years.