Novum Chardonnay 2022

A pale gold-straw in the glass. Heady perfume of ripe golden fruits – ripe lemon, quince, apricot, peach, apple and grapefruit. A sliver of struck-match reductivity, minerality and salinity lingers. Soft and inviting on the palate – the acidity keeping the plushness in check and steering the wine well. Texture also encircles the fruit, adding to a sense of plump voluptuousness. An intriguing, dry finish reflects more of the salty savoury elements than the fruit – leading you to another glass. 93pts