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Monday, February 24, 2020 - Screwcap, 14.5% alc. Vibrant clear-straw colour.

Powerful aromas of dominated by peach, toasty oak, nougat, lemon, and pear, with some grapefruit and bakery notes in the background.

Firm, acidic, and spicy palate shows less fruitiness than it did on release. Flavours largely mirror those picked up on the nose, except for a significant hazelnut presence. After 6 days open the hazelnut becomes even more pronounced on the finish; almost as if someone dropped a bottle of Frangelico in the ferment. Chalky tannins, and impressive length of flavour. Despite its power, the wine is rather streamlined.

Opinion: Surprisingly youthful, and a very nice chardonnay of power and precision. No hurry to drink this however the oak does tend to dominate the fruit somewhat. Drink over the next 6 years.

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