Church Road McDonald Series Chardonnay (BOX OF 6)

The palate is powerful yet finely balanced, opening with ripe stonefruit, lemon peel, and white peach. The fruit feels concentrated but not heavy, carried by a line of fresh, natural acidity that keeps the wine energetic and poised. A layer of roasted nuts, subtle creaminess, and a hint of struck‑flint reduction adds savoury complexity through the mid‑palate, giving the wine both texture and quiet tension. The oak is supportive rather than dominant, contributing gentle spice and a soft, rounded edge. The finish is long, mineral, and elegantly structured, tapering with notes of citrus pith, peach skin, and warm cashew, leaving an impression of freshness and refined power.