Snake + Herring Corduroy Chardonnay 2020

In 2020 there was a disastrously timed rain event at flowering that drastically impacted yields across the region. To compound this, the ripening happened very quickly, it was warm ... the tiny crop yielded wines of power and density. Like this one. Powerful, concentrated and layered, this gives us a bounty of yellow peach, pineapple, nectarine and red apple skins. The briny acid snakes through it all and serves to stake it in place – a smart counter to the opulence of the fruit. Points: 93/100

James Halliday Wine Companion 2023 ∙ 3rd Aug 2022

It carries a cool line of acidity but from there it really ramps things up, though I should note that it does so in an harmonious way. Buttered peach and cedar, sweet pear and pineapple, a creaminess to the texture. It feels sunny but then the acidity give it a raciness. 92+ Points Points: 92/100

The Wine Front ∙ 1st Dec 2021

Pale lemon-yellow hue. Nectarine, oatmeal and bacon-fat aromatics. A big and concentrated palate entry, definitely a fuller chardonnay with ample complexity of fruit and spicy oak notes. With that said, a fine mineral acid line tightens its grip and narrows the focus at the very long finish. There’s a lot of wine here at the price. Points: 94/100

The Real Review ∙ 15th May 2021