A refined, concentrated Chardonnay from another cool year in the Adelaide Hills, one of five consecutive cool vintages in a row. A cool site in a cool year brings its own form of elegance, one that is both harmonious and restrained. There’s an edge of orange skin and cumquat on the aroma with citrus, nectarine, baked quince with grilled nuts. It is most inviting. The palate is laid out flinty bright and fruit-filled with an even, warm texture, good length and acid drive. Oak is nicely restrained, a light toastiness like buttered toast, in the background but the fruit, as always, puts in a star performance. All round a wine of some elegance.
