WEINGUT BRUNDLMAYER Kamptaler Terrassen Riesling, Kamptal

SANDHI Chardonnay, Central Coast Raj Parr of Sandhi and Domaine de la Cote goes outside Santa Barbara to source fruit for this excellent value Californian Chardonnay. He carefully partnered with several multi-generational growers of old vine Chardonnay, wholly chemical-free and with a sustainable outlook which is not that simple in the huge Californian wine industry. The Central Coast Chardonnay is a fine, luscious but linear white, full of orchard fruits and floral notes, quite open and textured on the palate.

The Heemskerk Chardonnay displays an elegant cool-climate style with a brilliant pale golden color and enticing aromas of white peach, nectarine, lemon zest, toasted almonds and brioche. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with a creamy texture balanced by bright acidity. Flavors of ripe stone fruits, citrus and a hint of struck match are complemented by nuances of grilled nuts and a saline minerality characteristic of the Coal River Valley. The wine strikes a beautiful balance between rich fruit flavors, subtle oak influence, and a vibrant acid backbone, resulting in a complex and age-worthy expression of Tasmanian Chardonnay.