Driftwood Artifacts Margaret River Chardonnay 2021 (JH 93)

"With 3% pinot gris. Gingin clone fermented wild in barrel, matured for 9 months in French oak (30% new). There are all sorts of words to accurately describe this wine: crystalline, pure, glass shard, mineral, alka seltzer ... however the characters that really define it swing toward elderflower and nashi pear, summer lemons, pink grapefruit and snow pea florals. Through the finish there is a fine marbling of crushed nuts and gentle spice. Very pretty. Once it settles from its youth, this will be supremely elegant. 93 points."
Erin Larkin
Published 03 August 2022.

COLOUR Brilliant lemon straw.

AROMATICS
Complex layering of crisp grapefruit, fresh peach, curry leaf, pine nuts, elderflower, and blossom.

PALATE
The palate has a creamy texture with superb length balanced by natural mineral acidity and high-quality French oak.

OAK MATURATION
57% Barrel, 43% Tank for 9 months (30% new French oak).

AGEING POTENTIAL Drink now to 10 years.