Made exclusively for Cellarmasters by Neil Doddridge. Barrel fermented 12 months on yeast lees. Partial malolactic fermentation. The bottle weights around a kilogram. Take no prisoners.

Eastern Reach, Chardonnay, Eden Valley, 2018

Wallop. Immense nose of creamy butterscotch, nougat and bread crust showing the worked style that it is intended to be. Deep orange citrus rind and smoky hints complete the assault. Powering through with a broad char, toast and savoury mealy elements. Right at the death knell, a thrust of grapefruit citrus acidity to lance the artifice and lighten the experience.

RRP: $25.99
Alc: 14%
Rating: 17/20

Wine sample courtesy of Cellarmasters