HUNTINGTON ESTATE 2022 BARREL FERMENTED CHARDONNAY ($35 / Mudgee NSW)
Hand picked grapes and barrel fermented with wild yeast, it delivers an upfront blast of fennel and mixed herbs.
Once the wild yeast wafts abated, aromas & flavours of primary fruit characters of melon & citrus emerged.
The 13.77% Alc component contributes to palate roundness.
The underlying forest floor funkiness and jubey acid make it a good food-friendly wine best enjoyed and shared now.
Gilbert Labour