Sailor Seeks Horse, Small Wonder Chardonnay 2022
Place: Tasmania, Australia
Grape: Chardonnay
Vibe: Poised
Bold, structured, small-batch Chardy. Zesty and crisp, with a distinct freshness despite the wine being aged in 20% new oak. An argument for new oak, never thought I'd be making one of those, but here we are. In skilled hands, most anything can be a good ageing vessel. Truly polished and luxurious, the citrusy notes are balanced by an underlying creaminess and a touch of something almost bready. Like a lemon meringue pie, you might say? ABV: 12.3%