Dry River Chardonnay 2018

Dry River was established in 1979 by Dr Neil and Dawn McCallum and was one of Martinborough’s first wineries. Biodynamic farming and low-intervention winemaking are key to their philosophy. This marvellous 2018 is laced with soft tones of oak with almond meal, freshly baked croissant and pistachio nuts. Cloaked with spices such as coriander, cumin and caraway seeds, then fennel, nougat and cinnamon. The palate is seamless and focused, resulting from a solid backbone of soft acidity coated with a creamy, velvety texture. Hints of popcorn and oak are quickly muted with an array of classic Chardonnay flavours and a light buoyancy.