Southern Light Vineyards Ghostgum Chardonnay 2022

A relatively new operation out of Mornington Peninsula, the Main Ridge sub-region, which is producing some seriously good wines. The Chardonnay vineyard was originally planted between 1990 and 1995 – total vineyard size, on an east-facing slope, is just 5.5 hectares. Fermentation is with wild yeasts in 300-litre French oak, 20% new. Partial malolactic fermentation is encouraged. Yellow straw in colour, the wine is beautifully fragrant. There is oak but it is so well integrated that it is almost invisible. We have notes of figs, lemon curd, stonefruits and white peaches followed by appealing touches of oatmeal on the palate. Fine vibrant acidity runs the length, which is seriously impressive. Love it. Enjoy over the next five to eight years