Chalk Hill Europa Padthaway Chardonnay 2022

The story of Chalk Hill starts in 1839 when John Harvey arrived in Adelaide, which was then a three-year-old colony of just 6,000 people. Today, Chalk Hill has five vineyards across McLaren Vale, including the Chalk Hill vineyard that was planted in 1969. They also have strong relationships with growers throughout South Australia, like the wonderful family who produced the fruit for this fine Padthaway Chardonnay. Hand-picked, the grapes were gently pressed off skins prior to fermentation, then transferred to smaller French oak barrels, of which 10% were new and the rest were second and third use. This wine shows flavours of stone fruit and melon, with citrus flowers and hazelnut notes. A long fine finish is well balanced. Enjoy with smoked chicken salad with camembert, hazelnuts and citrus glaze.