Flintly notes of lemon-lined, white asparagus, green apple, fluffy lees hint to the native ferment and ten months in old oak on lees and bottling without fining. Drinking beautifully now when allowed to open and reveal in the glass.
Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Chardonnay 2017 (Clearance sale item – other promotion offers and W Rewards are not applicable)
JS
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There’s more pronounced citrus and grapefruit here. Some exotic fruit nuances, too. This has very compelling purity. The palate is very neatly cut, zesty and linear. Almost riesling-like. A coincidence? Given Forbes’ fascination with that variety? A smooth melon and pear finish. JS