HUNTINGTON ESTATE 'SPECIAL RESERVE' CHARDONNAY 2023 ($45 / Mudgee, NSW)
94 Points
Pale golden hue attracts the eye. Aromas of rockmelon, lemon and pencil shavings leap out on first pour.A sweet'n'tart vibrant mid-palate allows those aromas and flavours to slowly unfurl on breathing.
The long palate shows freshness, grip and intensity of typical Chardonnay characteristics.
This wine of promise would benefit from some bottle sleep to fully integrate, mellow and express its undeniable quality and pedigree.
We matched ours with a dish of poached barramundi with freshly picked leek and cauliflower puree.
Gilbert Labour