This vintage of Heytesbury is precise if a little austere. Right now it needs plenty of swirling in glass to open up, but when it does it hints at great things to come. In the shadows lie classic Margaret River Chard notes like melon and stone fruit, oyster shell, salted nuts and plenty of toasty spicy oak. The palate is incredibly focused and beautifully textural, with bright crunchy acidity. Leave this be for another year or so and watch it slowly begin to blossom. Drink 2020–2029.
This vintage of Heytesbury is precise if a little austere. Right now it needs plenty of swirling in glass to open up, but when it does it hints at great things to come. In the shadows lie classic Margaret River Chard notes like melon and stone fruit, oyster shell, salted nuts and plenty of toasty spicy oak. The palate is incredibly focused and beautifully textural, with bright crunchy acidity. Leave this be for another year or so and watch it slowly begin to blossom. Drink 2020–2029.
This vintage of Heytesbury is precise if a little austere. Right now it needs plenty of swirling in glass to open up, but when it does it hints at great things to come. In the shadows lie classic Margaret River Chard notes like melon and stone fruit, oyster shell, salted nuts and plenty of toasty spicy oak. The palate is incredibly focused and beautifully textural, with bright crunchy acidity. Leave this be for another year or so and watch it slowly begin to blossom. Drink 2020–2029.