Halliday Top 100 Wines 2024

Chardonnay from the Pooley Cooinda Vale vineyard near Campania; matured in French oak (35% new). Light straw with aromas of white peach, nectarine and grapefruit with hints of soft spice, nougat, white flowers, oatmeal, a wisp of struck flint and crushed riverstone. Savoury and pure, it's a wine of great detail and clarity. Crystalline acidity provides the line and there is a distinct savoury umami ache to its presence on the palate as the wine trails away, complex and captivating. 97pts - Dave Brookes for The Halliday Wine Companion