Cloudsley Cellars, Chardonnay, Twenty Mile Bench

A winery that I am consistently impressed with and this was a fine expression of chardonnay with a good fruit and a restrained elegance.

Subtle nose of yellow apple and toast. Dry, balanced palate with ripe, toasty flavours; medium in body and length. 3.5/5

The medium+ intensity nose is fresh with orchard fruit, pear, and apple aromas nuanced with smoky, stony minerals and touches of lemon citrus. It's dry with a medium to medium-full bodied palate with clean, well-balanced acidity and spiced flavours of ripe apple, pear, lemon citrus, peach, and melon complexity. Fine textured with pleasing ripe peach, melon, and leesy mineral notes lingering on the finish that is a touch warm. Finish length is excellent. Score: 91+ pts