Felton Road Chardonnay 'Block 2 (limited) (Oct) 2021 dejwine-spectator poised and mineral

poised and mineral

Based on Malvasia Fina (60%) with Gouveio and Síria

It finishes with accomplishment and class

20% Cabernet Sauvignon planted on steep south+ south-west facing slopes of clay with large pudding stones yielding 5-6 bunches per vine so about35 hl/ha

Felton Road Chardonnay 'Block 2 (limited) (Oct) 2021 dejwine-spectator poised and mineralA nose that reassures with an essence of subtle Chardonnay characters that are seamlessly integrated: predominantly citrus, elderflower and a wet stone minerality. The palate opens with an expansive softness that coats the mouth, then builds and tightens sufficiently through the finish to give the wine great persistence. No added yeast, no new oak, no fining, no filtration. in fact, not a lot of anything; just sensitively farmed grapes from the finest