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Wirra Wirra The 12th Man Chardonnay 2024
DOZEN: $432.00 or $36.00 each
Best in Show, Decanter Wine Awards
The struck-match note so prized in Australia is apparent here -- but subtly so; look out for a sweetly leafy charm, too, and a soft creaminess from finely judged barrel-fermentation. It hasn't had long in bottle yet, so its aromatic harmony and seamlessness was another factor in seducing our panels. You could call it mouthfilling in terms of texture and flavour expression but relatively delicate and light on its feet, by contrast, in terms of weight and alcohol charge. These vineyards are indeed 'up in the Hills', remember, where ripeness is neither assured nor rapid. The wine's grain and finesse reflect a full season on the vine - and its producer's careful harvesting and handling techniques. (97) DECANTER WINE AWARDS
The 2024 Chardonnay 12th Man is superbly pitched, offering ample flavor with a well-matched twist of French oak. Sweet peach and nectarine aromas are lifted by roasted nut complexity. The palate is punchy and packed with zesty acidity that drives a finish of impressive length. Best yet under this label. ANGUS HUGHSON, vinous.com