By Oakridge's reputation for making taut and tightly structured wines, this is the most open and immediately charming of this year's vineyard series wines. Aromas of yellow peach and gunflint lead onto the palate, which is gently textured, mouth-filling and, as always, very nicely balanced. JH
From the oldest vineyard at this address, planted in 1979. A complete wine, with a veneer of ample fruit bolstered by structural tension behind. Stone fruit allusions, nougat, hazelnut, pear eau de vie and creamed cashew, all straddling a bone of tensile acidity. Very fine, mid-weighted Yarra chardonnay. JS