2021 Avani Issan Chardonnay 750Ml Bottle

Whole bunch pressed, spontaneously fermented in old French oak, aged for 11 months in old barrels. Some lees stirring for texture and no malo. "In Gippsland, cool conditions and well-timed rainfall made for a vintage plentiful in both quality and quantity. Chardonnay was a standout, thanks to unusually high acid levels." - Tyson Stelzer, 2021 Vintage Report, The Wine Front "From Gippsland, an excursion for this great Mornington Peninsula producer. Nutty, saline, succulent, appley. There’s four words I like in chardonnay in a row. So very savoury, almost elements of gentle Jura here, or at least a distinct lean into the nuttiness and non-fruit characters of the place. Briny finish is beautiful, upfront more fruit character but geez, doesn’t salted nuts get in the mix and a swish of nougat lends some personality. It feels potent but cool, lively and textural – a treat all up, and a fantastic and distinct expression." 96pts! - Mike Bennie, The Wine Front