2018 Shadowfax Mid Hill Chardonnay

Matured in French oak barrels of which 20% were new for 11 months. Brilliant pale straw colour with flecks of green around the edges and a watery hue. Aromas of nectarine, citrus and grapefruit are complimented by notions of gun flint, faint dried honey and light biscuity oak. Featuring good richness and a textured mouthfeel the palate has flavours of ripe nectarine and dried honey tinged with grapefruit sitting over biscuity oak, citrusy nougat and light spice. Finishes with good freshness and a medium to long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews….
Single vineyard (in fact a select part of it), natural ferment, 20% new oak.
Fruit. Composure. Length. It’s all here. It sits pretty, peach-driven and poised. Grilled/toasted aspects, a lick, of oak spice, a line of citrus, perhaps melon. Quartz. Class written all over it. Will be better in another year or three.
94+ points
Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front