Hanzell Vineyards Chardonnay Moon Mountain District 2021 750ml

The 2021 Chardonnay is glorious. It captures so much of what makes Moon Mountain such a special place. Light on its feet but with plenty of texture, the Chardonnay dazzles in 2021. Lemon confit, marzipan, dried herbs, flowers and chamomile open with a bit of coaxing. I especially admire the wine's dynamic energy. The 2021 spent 18 months in a combination of French oak and stainless steel. This is an impressive showing.

Lusciously silky in mouthfeel, this rich, ample Chardonnay offers heaps of ripe, succulent apricot and honeydew flavours speckled with heady tones of dried thyme, sweet spice and toast. Vinified in 41% new French oak, it's a lavish but elegantly adorned wine with a firm backbone of acidity and depth of fruit that will reward cellaring.

The nose has a balance of power and restraint, with aromas of preserved lemons, river stones and jasmine. The palate is medium-bodied with a generous texture and high-tension acidity, showing notes of lime curd, orange zest and minerals. Grown in heritage vineyards planted in 1953, 1972 and 1976. Made to age. Drink from 2027.