A. Rodda - Willowlake Vineyard Chardonnay - 2022

From 1979 plantings. south facing, sitting at 270m ASL. Grapefruit and nectarine, almond and light spice, fine perfume. Cool feeling wine, zesty style with lemon peel, nutty and savoury, plenty of acid bite, but gently creamy too, with a fine chalk dust finish of excellent length. A little bony and discreet, perhaps, but has flavour and appealing texture. Saline too. A couple more years should see it right. 94+ Points Gary Walsh, The Wine Front