The first Chardonnay from Rockburn since the 2013 vintage – this wine from Parkburn and Gibbston. A pale lemon-green in the glass, with an elusive, ethereal perfume of lemon curd, grapefruit, lime zest, apple, cucumber, crushed green herbs and honeysuckle. Light bodied and tightly wound in the palate, lacking muscle, but finding plenty of space and nuance though which some characterful layers do emerge. A flutter of caramel, crushed shell, nougat, preserved lemon and blanched almond offer much to the taster prepared to listen to the whisper rather than a shout that is the quiet voice of this elegant wine. The finish is wispy, clean and very pure – lasting and persistent. 93pts
Rockburn Chardonnay 2022
