Sentio Wines - Captains Creek Vineyard Chardonnay - 2024

Whole-bunch basket pressed, fermented in large format 1200L French foudre for 11 months. Organically certified. A contrasting site and style to the Yarra Valley chardonnay, Captains Creek hails from Blampied, is grown high (550m), and shows an edgy fineness of expression. Steely and tensile with a chalky, lightly savoury compactness. Tangy white peach and white nectarine, Meyer lemon, almond meal, fresh sourdough bread and nougat. Lip-smackingly fresh on the palate, fully energised, and yet still so young. Can take time in the cellar, if you're the patient type. 95 Points Jeni Port, Halliday Wine Companion