2025 Credaro Kinship Chardonnay

Mid weighted and nicely fleshed with an energetically flinty finish.

Matured for 9 months in French oak, 25% new, with regular lees stirring. Brilliant pale straw colour with green highlighted edges and a watery hue. Lifted aromas of nectarine and grapefruit are trailed by some citrus, faint biscuity oak and gun flint. Nicely fleshed, the mid weighted palate features concentrated nectarine, pear and grapefruit flavours over a delicate biscuity oak and gun flint infused back drop. Fresh acidity lending an energetic feel across the flinty, mid length finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews…..
Beautifully captures the allure of Margaret River Chardonnay: the luscious fruit drive and oyster-like salinity that brings with it a beachy Margs’ vibe. And then there are the savoury nutty overtones. But first to the aromas, lively and deep, in yellow peach, nectarine, citrus, creme brûlée with a flurry of almond meal. It’s a richer style of Chardonnay that comes with a distinctive savouriness in preserved lemon, almond skin, nuts and grippy citrus peel and pith. There’s plenty of flavour here, nicely concentrated, and it just goes and goes. A grippy, pithy tartness mixes with a lemony saline character working the tastebuds, while the nutty lees add extra depth. Oak features as a seasoning only allowing the fruit free rein. Drink 2026-2033.
94 Points
Jeni Port – WinePilot.com