This is a well focused chardonnay from Keith Tulloch. Fruit aromas of white stone fruit, yellow melon and fig, with detailed elements of winemaking complexity interwoven to generate much more richness of perfume and textural softness and length. Chardonnay signatures remain paramount revealing elements of nectarine, honeydew, and pineapple, all giving crisp energetic line and length. Fine vanilla oak-spices sit beautifully in the background, and sur-lees creaminess, adding beautiful personality and harmony in equal measure.

The Hunter Chardonnay vineyard was planted over 20 years ago and is sited immediately adjacent to the Semillon block – so there is a clear link with regard to the low vine yield, the fine fruit presence, finesse, elegant structure and fresh acid balance. As usual, sophisticated barrel fermentation takes place in new French oak, where solids-in-ferment produces texture and persistent flavour balance and length.