2023 Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Adelaide Hills

Seafood

2023

Pale straw.

Lifted white peach and nectarine fruit with honeysuckle, lemon, jas- mine, roasted cashew and a hint of dried fig.

An upfront rich and creamy texture, with incredible length of flavour. Driven by taut acid, which aids a seamless transition to a slate and flint mineral finish.

10 years or more.

Mark O'Leary's Benwerrin vineyard is located at Oakbank in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. Aspect is integral to the production of the highest quality fruit. At Benwerrin, the 20-year-old Chardonnay vines are planted on a northerly facing slope. This combination of the cool climate and long days of sunshine develops fantastic stone fruit flavours and aromatic qualities.

Barrel ferment in second use French oak. Some wild, some non-saccharomyces, some saccharomyces. Six months maturation in oak.

Silver, 90 Points - Adelaide Hills Wine Show

88 Points - The Real Review

"Very light yellow; fresh nectarine aroma, palate very light and delicate but nicely proportioned, balanced and drinks very nicely already." - Huon Hooke