Onannon 2023 Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 'Flinders'

"Usually I'm not a fan of Mornington Chardonnay, but as soon as I had a whiff of this I let out a little "woah" under my breath. Gorgeous straw yellow colour with some greenish tinges in the light. Smells like it has had some serious royal oak treatment. 'Light toast 100% new oak.' Honestly I would say Puligny-Montrachet, and from a good producer, if I tasted blind. Fleshy ripe white fruits, white flowers and crushed rocks wrapped in delicious spicy oak. Powerfully aromatic. The palate is saturated with salty umami mixed with stone fruit and some lees derived nuttiness and texture. Seriously impressive, Burgundian-level chardonnay. I'm going to buy some for myself." - Will

"A vivid yellow with green highlights, the Onannon '23 Flinders Chardonnays bursts from the glass with exuberant aromas of white orchard fruit and crushed citrus leaf wreathed in new oak and sea-spray. Aeration brings crushed shells, white florals, almond paste, and a touch of beeswax. So far, very Burgundian. The palate is incisive and precise, enveloping and satiny. Mingling on the palate are ripe pear and nectarine kernel, further broken shells together with iodine-like mineral components, and light praline. The finish is long with salted peach and white mushroom adding complexity to the close. Serious, and very fine. Highly recommended." - David