Tripe Iscariot Gossamer Chardonnay

A commanding wine that demands attention and time to unfurl in the glass. It spends nine months in French barriques, 40% new, and that makes a mark – positively – with spice and cedary notes, as there’s power and an intensity to the Gingin fruit within. Although another in year in bottle will see the new oak settle. It’s very smart now with its grapefruit, lemon flavours infused with lemon curd, white pepper and fresh slices of galangal. The acidity is superfine, a little savoury and very moreish. 

Jane Faulkner - Halliday Wine Companion