Vasse Felix 2018 Chardonnay (Margaret River)

This is classic Margaret River and is an excellent intro into both the region's and this renowned producer's Chardonnay style. The nose is fruity but delicate, combining melon and peach notes with cashew, wet stone and a briny, seashell nuance. On the beautifully balanced palate, tingly acidity bounces across the tongue, feeling playful beside the creamy texture. The oak is present but plays a supporting role, and there's a long, saline finish. Drinking blissfully well now but could age until 2028. Christina Pickard