Stoney Rise Chardonnay Cabernet Blend herbceous stalky greens balanced the

herbceous stalky greens balanced the earthy-spiced savouriness

that keeps this wine in fine shape

This wine opens with a touch of mint and herbal lift from partial whole-cluster fermentation

and matured in seasoned French oak

Great colour again this year with a surge of rich black fruit through the aroma

Stoney Rise Chardonnay Cabernet Blend herbceous stalky greens balanced theCoal River Valley chardonnay. Light straw in the glass with inviting aromas of white peach, nectarine and citrus with hints of soft spice, white flowers, oatmeal, crushed stone, nougat, clotted cream and a wisp of struck flint. A picture of clarity and tension with a swoop of pithy texture, a mealy tide slowly retreating and some lovely grapefruit pith notes as the wine retreats. 95 points. Dave Brooks, Wine Companion