West Cape Howe Styx Gully chardonnay 2024

The earlier ripening chardonnay in this warm vintage turned out very nicely, especially in Mount Barker. This one captures all the varietal characters of citrus, slightly melony notes and subtle stone fruit. The palate introduces a minerally, crunchy acidity that lifts and elevates the concentrated, rich fruit through to a long finish. There was no malolactic fermentation here, so it retains that vibrant freshness, which makes it such an ideal current drink.