2021 | Giant Steps Wombat Creek Vineyard Chardonnay | Victoria Carricante - Catarratto powdery tannins on the palate

powdery tannins on the palate

Full body with firm

with truly pronounced rural and sincere features

Brilliant translucent ruby with a bouquet boasting crunchy red cherry

the nose is joyfully expressive

2021 | Giant Steps Wombat Creek Vineyard Chardonnay | Victoria Carricante - Catarratto powdery tannins on the palateFrom the highest altitude vineyard in the Yarra on volcanic loam soils, Wombat Creek really walks to its own beat. The lemony vibrancy typical to Chardonnay in this region is present, but here it's more like the whole lemon (flesh, rind, juice)round, fleshy and pithy. There are white orchard blossoms, nashi pear and minerally, saline characters. The palate is tightly structured, yet beautifully balanced, walking a tightrope of power and delicacy. It's