vintage was another challenging yet rewarding vintage for the premium, southern grape growing regions of Western Australia. Winter rainfall was close to the long term average. The growing and ripening seasons, while largely warm and dry were punctuated with rains and windy conditions that did affect set and subsequent yields in the Chardonnay clones. Warm, dry weather in late summer and early autumn delivered even ripening as the harvesting of Chardonnay continued throughout March. The mild end to the season saw all varieties ripen perfectly with high natural acidity and fine fruit structure.

Delightful scents of white field flowers, citrus and honeydew melon. The palate’s pliable core of citrus, melon and dried pear is moulded around a subtle and fine nut meal texture with a crème brulee richness. A soft mineral acidity finishes the wine.Howard Park Chardonnay is a fresh, vibrant fruit driven wine with an elegant and sophisticated, tight palate structure. These characteristics define our Chardonnay as a modern Australian barrel fermented style.

Green gold in colour.