Stonefish Single Vineyard Margaret River Chardonnay 2024

Bargain priced Marg River Chardy is not to be dismissed easily. One may wonder why the marketing team chose one of the ugliest animals on the planet as the name for this range (a question above my paygrade), but I will say, as someone who as a kid wanted to be a marine biologist and spent a squillion hours in aquariums and the ocean, next time you get the chance, look deeply into the eyes of a stonefish. I kid you not, the very definition of inner beauty. They truly have extraordinary eyes. And there is plenty of inner beauty in this delicious Chardy, from vines which are 24 years of age. A gleaming pale gold colour here, the nose is very much from the tropical side of town – we have notes of passionfruit, banana and pineapples – along with florals, a touch of ginger and a hint of orange blossom. The wine is delightfully fresh with bright acidity. A juicy style with excellent length. Quite delicious now and will surely remain so for at least four years.