Richly scented aromas of almond blossom, white florals, frangipani and peach, exotic. The palate delivers plenty of primary fruit weight and drive, generous with savoury lees/sulphide flavour. Acidity a hallmark this year, cooling and long with salivating qualities.

Single Vineyard Chardonnay, fruit sourced from ‘Bowyer Ridge Vineyard’, Adelaide Hills grown by the Rosback family on an allocation only basis that are limited to producers like Murdoch Hill, Shaw + Smith, Wirra Wirra and Paralian. Irrigated vines, on mica schist, North/South aspect 480-495m altitude. Sustainable Winegrowing Australia Certified Vineyard. After accumulating 46 combined vintages both domestically and internationally, Charlie and Skye established their own label in McLaren Vale, concentrating on aged Grenache and Shiraz vines in the northern section of the area.

Halliday Rating: 95 points