Australian White Wine

Stuart McCloskey "Essentially, this is a pitch perfect mix of fruit, texture and freshness, and like Eileen when she was 2015, seriously undervalued. It's as long as you could ever want for and ticks every box...read more

Stuart McCloskey "...feels rather grown-up and serious. Wonderfully seductive, which draws you in and keeps you sniffing for an age… It’s bold, full-flavoured and as seductive as Chardonnay comes...read more

Stuart McCloskey "Despite its fabulous value, this has the balance and pedigree to put away in one’s cellar. I could see this really coming to life in 3-5 years. A cracking wine and immensely enjoyable...read more

Stuart McCloskey "This has settled into a really good place and will certainly appeal to those who prefer to enjoy Aussie Chardonnay without the reins of fashionable restraint...read more

James Suckling "A fruity and layered chardonnay with cooked apple, pear and hints of vanilla. Some toasted oak. Full-bodied and delicious with layered texture. Serious length and phenolic texture. Wonderful now, but even better in a year or two."

Stuart McCloskey “Hallelujah to a winemaker who doesn’t give a toss about fashion or critics. Here we have a winemaker who stays true to himself… The bouquet is a delight...read more

Stuart McCloskey "This is the archetypal Miss World of Chardonnays. So, so, beautiful, graceful, calming and perfectly balanced. Flawless, in fact…read more

Stuart McCloskey "The palate is a joy, I hate to use the term ‘intellectual’, but this one stops you in your tracks and forces a private discussion between you and the wine – so much is going on...read more

Stuart McCloskey "The bouquet takes you directly to the vineyard – sea salt, yuzu, freshly grated lemon zest, lime, anise, fresh ginger, a smidgeon of sweet pastry, mint and oodles of spice...read more

Stuart McCloskey ""The palate is suave and elegant. Chiselled and focussed, merging texture and tension perfectly. Lovely gloss to the palate feel, too...read more

Stuart McCloskey "Perfectly balanced. Flawless. Gastronomic. Remarkable breadth and depth. Prodigious, in fact...read more

Stuart McCloskey "Remarkably youthful and vivacious - greater things will emerge, although this delivers plenty of pleasure. Skilfully crafted and a wine that shows soul…read more

Stuart McCloskey “A glorious example that shows New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc (the better, alternative style) in the best light. One-of-a-kind style which is unique and so, so pleasing...read more

97 Points - Erin Larkin, RobertParker.com "There have been mutterings of similarities between 2022 and the great and fabled 2002 vintage, boding very well indeed...read more

18.5/20 Points – Matthew Jukes “Reminds me of great Southern Rhône whites from a bygone era but with more flair, professionalism, fruit clarity and drinkability...read more

97 points - Halliday Wine Companion

“Smells tightly wound and concentrated with aromas of ripe peach and nectarine, together with just a hint of lanolin and apple custard...read more

Erin Larkin "Fermented in stainless steel in the pursuit of purity, and left on fine lees prior to filtration and bottling in July. The acidity is coiled and taut and brilliant...read more

Erin Larkin "Fermented in stainless steel in the pursuit of purity, and left on fine lees prior to filtration and bottling in July. The acidity is coiled and taut and brilliant...read more

Stuart McCloskey "Slippery on the palate which creates a seductive, textural edge to the palate feel. The flavours fade slowly – excellent length.  All-in-all, an excellent Chardonnay...Tremendous value...read more

Stuart McCloskey "Slippery on the palate which creates a seductive, textural edge to the palate feel. The flavours fade slowly – excellent length.  All-in-all, an excellent Chardonnay...Tremendous value...read more

96 points - James Halliday “This has the same back label fruit description of white grapefruit and nectarine as its Artus Chardonnay sibling, but that is where the similarity ends. This is all about purity and finesse, the fruit flavours strung on a necklace of diamonds, oak incidental.”

96 points - James Halliday “This has the same back label fruit description of white grapefruit and nectarine as its Artus Chardonnay sibling, but that is where the similarity ends. This is all about purity and finesse, the fruit flavours strung on a necklace of diamonds, oak incidental.”

Erin Larkin, RobertParker.com "It's gently reductive, pillowy and cushioned yet precise and tight. Gotta love that southern acidity. It is still coming together. It will be so much better in a year or more. I love this wine."