100% Chardonnay here from the highly regarded Howard Park Wines and Burch family. 2022 vintage sees most of the base wine. Some new oak for maturation and some parcels underwent malolactic fermentation. Disgorged after 20 months on lees. 4gms per litre of residual sugar. Nic Bowen is chief winemaker.
Howard Park, Petit Jeté, Blanc de Blancs, Great Southern, NV
Soft golden hue with very fast moving and tight beads. All warm pastry and brioche characters with crisp white stone fruit, brown spices, peanut oil, hazelnuts, brown pomme fruit and just a suggestion of raspy wood. Firm and serious with a chalky grip. There’s plenty of rich yellow citrus: grapefruit and lemon wrapped with flaky and crisp pastry and biscuitty tones. The chalky and briny finish will have you reaching for a second glass to slake your thirst.
RRP: $33
Alc: 12.5%
Rating: 92/100
Wine sample courtesy of Howard Park
