Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay, Tapanappa 2020

This parcel has performed so impressively in 2020, with trademark white-peach aromas and a subtle lemon-cream edge. The oak is so well integrated here. There’s impressive seamlessness on the palate with citrus-nuanced stone fruit carrying so long and fresh. Thrilling chardonnay. Drink or hold.

Pale lemon colour in the glass. Citrus oil, struck flint, lime curd and candied mandarin peel all show on the nose with just a hint of smokiness lingering in the background. This is enticing and expansive with air. The palate shows a solar but cool fruit edge - lime cordial, yuzu and more mandarin tones are set against steely acidity. There is however enough generosity of texture to bring richness and depth. This is an excellent take on modern Australian Chardonnay - finely etched yet solar with a long, driven finish.