AUSTRALIA
CHARDONNAY
97 Vasse Felix 2019 Heytesbury Chardonnay (Margaret River). One of the most renowned Chardonnays in Australia, the latest release is a knockout. A cool vintage allowed for gorgeous natural acidity and bright fruit to shine. Being the most cellarworthy of the Vasse Chards, Heytesbury is always structured and more oak driven when young. It opens with heady aromas of toasted nuts, flint, seashell, vanilla pod and a seaweed-like umami note amid melon and lemon curd. The palate is fabulously fresh with textural complexity, and lingering nut, saline and citrus notes on the lengthy finish. Drink now–2030 and likely much longer. Negociants USA–Winebow. —C.P.
abv: 13% Price: $80
95 Vasse Felix 2019 For full review see page 108. .
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