From the Patina vineyard from Orange, New South Wales. Fermented by wild yeast and then through MLF. Matured on full yeast lees (without any stirring) for several months.

Renzaglia, Chardonnay, Orange, 2024

Pale straw with a green edge, cashew cream, dinner roll, intense citrus, honeysuckle, nuance of nectarine stonefruit skin and white florals. Medium weight. There’s neat savoury base. Pear, almond croissant, quartz, wonderful phenolics and creamy mid palate. It’s full, but tight with a vibrant close. Nicely done.

RRP: $37
Alc: 12.5%
Rating: 93/100

Wine sample courtesy of Renzaglia and Define Wine