2021 Credaro Kinship Chardonnay

Bright straw colour with a greenish tint to the edges and a watery hue. Elevated nectarine, pear and dried honey scents meld into some biscuity oak and gun flint notes. Gently creamy in its feel the mid weighted palate is decorated with nectarine and citrus fruits. Lying underneath are dried honey, biscuity oak, subtle nougat and infusions of gun flint. Concludes with nicely balanced freshness and a lengthy, refined aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 12.5%

Other Reviews….
Gingin clone, whole berries and whole bunches wild fermented in tank, matured in French oak for 8 months (30% new). Some vintage conditions suit some houses better than others, and in my opinion, given the northerly position, this vineyard really shines in cooler years like 2021. This remains true to the house style of complex, worked and concentrated, but the cooler season has imbued the wine with spice nuance and delicacy of acidity. Both very good things. This is a wonderful wine, sporting a new label. Well played. Drink by 2030.
93 points
Erin Larkin – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion