2023 Shaw & Smith Lenswood Vineyard Chardonnay

Sourced from blocks three and four in the Lenswood Vineyard, first planted in 1999, this site features east and west-facing aspects at 500 meters above sea level, with brown loam over clay and broken shale and stone on the ridges.
The wine was gently whole-bunch pressed and fermented in 500-liter puncheons, with 30% new oak, undergoing full malo and spending 10 months in oak before resting in the tank prior to bottling.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews....
Plenty of work has gone into the 2023 Chardonnay Lenswood Vineyard. A strong lead of smoky matchstick underpins subtle creamy layers of melon, grapefruit and French oak. The palate reveals admirable flavour complexity in an understated style as creamy acidity draws out a savoury, fine-boned finish. Drink 2026 - 2035.
94 Points
Angus Hughson - Antonio Galloni's Vinous

From 500m above sea level. You can smell the flint and struck match from a foot away from the glass. It's of a distinct style, all minerally, chalky-puckering and racy, but there's enough depth of flavour to titillate and please all comers, while being distinctly savoury and complex. Fantastic. Almond friand amongst green apple, grapefruit, mineral water, lime with umami-like characters rolling through. Touches of parmesan and sea spray also here. You could keep the descriptors rolling. Utterly fantastic wine, where flavour is paramount, texture is stellar, length is outstanding; it's refreshing, and the wine is just straight-up delicious. Kudos. Drink 2024 - 2038.
97 Points
Mike Bennie - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

Mineral-edged and steely, with aromas of grapefruit, phosphorous, preserved lemons, sea salt, lime leaves and lemon curd. The palate is highly strung, with precise acidity and an energetic palate that leads to a medium-bodied mouthfeel with brooding power that will resolve with time in the bottle. A cool-vintage chardonnay that is finely constructed. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
97 Points
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