Epis 2023 ChardonnayThe nose is immediately complex and very vibrant. It is initially floral, nutty and spicy. Then aromas of grapefruit, nectarine and cream appear. The palate is fresh, energetic, textured, mouth filling, harmonious and very long. It will improve for seven plus years when carefully cellared and has a long life ahead of it. It is up there with the best Chardonnays (since the inaugural 1994) grown on this special site, which is fitting for the 30th

A quality wine this 2019 Cab/Merlot is

The palate is fresh

It is  initially floral

This Chardonnay is developing some consistency with style and flavours

charming wine will improve for five years and live well beyond

It will improve for seven plus years when carefully cellared and has a long life ahead of it

Coming off a difficult year the Cab/Merlot is a particularly good wine as of December 2022

The palate is supple and silky smooth with a creamy texture

As I have said before

Nice minerals flavours with minimum oak used in fermentation

red cherry and cranberry lift from the glass

intense wine shows aromas of citrus