2018 Howard Park Chardonnay

TASTING NOTES

This edition of Howard Park Chardonnay is both vivacious and elegant, a wine that reflects the excellence of a long and moderate growing season, and the ability of considered application of technique to promote varietal expression and supreme drinking pleasure. The complex nose will conjure an array of emotional responses, with signature scents of white grapefruit and nectarine wrapped up with nutmeal, vanilla, musk, Earl Grey tea leaves and struck match. The palate is expressive and sinuous, delivering richness counterbalanced by clean citrus acidity. The playful unwinding of fresh ripe fruits against a background of melding bakery, spice, nut and mineral accents conjures images of the great still-life paintings, and the length and persistence of flavours allows for the time for considered reflection that inspired creations deserve.