LEEWIN ESTATE - PRELUDE WINEYARDS CHARDONNAY 2022 - MARGARET RIVER - 0.75 L

2022 Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia. Aromatic and varietal. Notes of jasmine and frangipani add delicate nuances to the fruity profile. Cashews, almond flour, popcorn, and chamomile create a suggestive olfactory center. The palate is vibrant and ethereal - with excellent direction in terms of structure and presentation. The energy and liveliness of citrus join with saline acidity. Subtle hints of hazelnut and sweet spices add a complementary layer and contour to the palate. Decanter awarded 93 points: "Sweet aromas of vanilla, toast, mandarin, cashew, and custard suggest a wide range of flavors, but the nectarine and lively lime acidity provide tension and liveliness, enhancing the citrus and fruity pear aroma. Slightly creamy lees provide texture and the hazelnut oak toast (40% new) adds savory nuances, very appreciable already now with the structure suitable for medium-term aging." - Sarah Ahmed Wine Enthusiast awarded 92 points: "Pale gold in color, this wine from one of Margaret River's finest estates shows saline and matchstick characteristics interwoven with fresh citrus and melon rind, evolving towards cooked stone fruit notes as it warms in the glass. The palate further develops, maintaining lively acidity and a freshness of lemon and salinity to the end." - Cristina Pickard Wine Spectator awarded 90 points: "Reveals citrus, pear, and pineapple on the palate, with elegant accents of spices, toasted hazelnut, and dried flowers on the finish, where the flavors intensify with a touch of grated ginger." - MaryAnn Worobiec