TILLIE J 2023 Chardonnay - Yarra Valley

A$62.00

From the Rising vineyard near St Andrews. Natural fermentation and maturation in French barriques (20% new), no mlf. An attractive bright green gold. This is both delicate and complex with its aromas of pear skin, pink grapefruit and subtle marine scents. There's more mid-palate intensity than last year's version, and I like the touch of grip on the balanced and long finale. PHILIP RICH, Halliday Wine Companinon

From the Rising Vineyard in St Andrews. 20% new oak.

White peach, sea spray, a kiss of spicy oak, and some floral top notes. It’s juicy in white peach with ripe grapefruit to temper, some silky gloss and vanilla wafer richness, cut with bright acidity and particularly pleasing fine chalky texture. The finish is long and bright, and a little bit savoury too. Gee, this is a very nice wine, and it’s lovely to drink. GARY WALSH, The Wine Front

From the Rising vineyard near St Andrews. Natural fermentation and maturation in French barriques (20% new), no mlf. An attractive bright green gold. This is both delicate and complex with its aromas of pear skin, pink grapefruit and subtle marine scents. There's more mid-palate intensity than last year's version, and I like the touch of grip on the balanced and long finale. PHILIP RICH, Halliday Wine Companinon

From the Rising Vineyard in St Andrews. 20% new oak.

White peach, sea spray, a kiss of spicy oak, and some floral top notes. It’s juicy in white peach with ripe grapefruit to temper, some silky gloss and vanilla wafer richness, cut with bright acidity and particularly pleasing fine chalky texture. The finish is long and bright, and a little bit savoury too. Gee, this is a very nice wine, and it’s lovely to drink. GARY WALSH, The Wine Front