The Vintage Journal - Margaret River Guide 2022

Grace Farm

G 94

Chardonnay 2021 Pale colour. Fresh grapefruit, honeycomb, nougat aromas. Voluminous grapefruit, yellow peach, hint Demerara flavours, fine chalky textures, some vanilla/nougat notes and fresh mineral acidity. Attractive bittersweet notes foil against the fruit sweetness. 2022–2026 McHenry Hohnen G 94 Hazel’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 Medium-pale colour. Nectarine, hint crème brûlée aromas with flinty notes. Minerally and soft with nectarine, white peach fruits, fine lacy textures, some saline/chalky notes and subtle oak complexity. 2022– 2028 Montague Estate G 94 Chardonnay 2021 Pale colour. Pure grapefruit, lime, lemon curd aromas with flinty notes. Creamy-textured and tangy with ample citrus and nectarine fruits, fine lacy textures, some tonic water/leesy notes and persistent crisp acidity. Finishes chalky and minerally. 2022–2026 Peccavi Wines G 94 Chardonnay 2019 Pale colour. Grilled nut, nougat, vanilla, nectarine aromas and flavours, creamy textures, lovely soft mineral acidity and light marzipan notes. Round and generous. Ready to drink, with lovely complexity and freshness. 2022–2025 Robert Oatley G 94 The Pennant Chardonnay 2019 Pale colour. Intense flinty, grapefruit, nectarine aromas with camomile notes. Well balanced wine with developed nectarine, toasty, grilled nut flavours, chalky textures, very good mid-palate density and persistent crisp acidity. Very good mineral length. Some saline notes. 2022–2026 Voyager Estate G 94 Broadvale Block 6 Chardonnay 2020 Pale colour. Yellow peach, butterscotch, vanilla aromas with some lime notes. Minerally and creamy with yellow peach, nectarine, crème brûlée flavours, fine supple textures, some herb notes and underlying vanilla characters. 2022–2026

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