Ribbon Vale is such a nice name for a vineyard. I feel it’s kind of a Game of Thrones sort of name. Anyway, don’t mind me.

An opulent and slick expression of Chardonnay, and I do admire a wine that doesn’t stint on flavour. Here we have white mint chocolate, lemon pudding, cedar and spice, peach, cashew and green banana. It’s viscous and rich, but has a fine cut of acidity, melon, peach and toasty savoury oak, the texture is firm and chalky, and the finish is long, with a hazelnut skin grip to close, and some marzipan richness. I reckon this will build and settle with a few more years in bottle, and be better again. Excellent wine.

Rated: 94+ Points
Tasted: April, 2024
Alcohol: 14%
Price: $80
Closure: Screwcap
Drink: 2025 – 2030+