The Château Single Vineyard Eden Valley Chardonnay 2024

A reasonably early release from this single vineyard in the Eden Valley. It’s loaded with a mix of creamy cashew and lemon rind with traces of almond meal adding further depth and complexity. The oak and fruit balance has been well managed while the fine acidity contributes to a longer finish. Drink by: 2024-2030

There’s an argument to say that chardonnay should always be generous and should always be talkative. By that I mean that it should offer plenty of fruit flavour, and that this flavour should be served fresh and ready to be consumed. This wine is exactly that: it tastes of pear, citrus, nectarine and almonds, and while it’s generally low in oak there are smidgens of vanilla, roasted nut and cream-like characters to be enjoyed. It would be fun at a dinner party; it has plenty to say.

Aromas of white peach, grapefruit, mineral, vanilla and nougat. Genreously flavoured, with lashings of stone fruit, butter, nuts and a textured creaminess. The acidity delivers shape and cut in this bigger style of chardonnay.