MD Chardonnay 2025

Settled and very hot weather over flowering delivered a bumper fruit set that necessitated considerable crop thinning. A wet and tepid January was followed by variable weather and a cooler than average autumn. Careful management around pick dates and rigorous bunch selection were essential to ensure fruit arriving at the winery was of the highest quality possible. Although sugar ripeness was hindered, physiological ripeness of the fruit was more advanced, favouring delicately nuanced and charming wine styles.

Pale gold in colour, it has a rich and complex nose reminiscent of lemon zest, roasted pineapple and melon, with touches of brioche, hazelnut and wood spice, all vying for attention. The palate is elegantly textured, flaunting liveliness and a vibrancy that dances in the mouth. Discreet creaminess is backed by brilliantly pitched acidity, adding a sense of refreshment and structure on the long, racy finish.