Xanadu Circa 77 Chardonnay 2023

It’s pretty remarkable that you can get a Chardonnay of this quality and complexity for around $20. A combination of quite high solids, adding texture, barrel fermentation in largely older oak, and wild fermentation has produced a wine that offers plenty of appeal. It’s slightly toasty and savoury, but with a bright and lively citrus tang cutting to the finish. Excellent wine for current drinking.