Moss Wood Chardonnay 2024

Well butter me both sides! I reckon this is a better wine than the 2023.

Peach, mint slice, lime, lightly toasty cedar oak, cashew and a little spice. It’s bright and juicy, grilled lime and peach, pastry dough, a lively but settled tang to acidity, mint nougat and floral mouth-perfume, some flinty elements here too, lime and a drizzle of honey on a finish of excellent length. Yum. 

95 pts, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front

Colour and condition :
Medium straw hue with a touch of green at the rim; bright and clear.

Nose :
Classic Moss Wood Chardonnay aromatics - rich and lifted with yellow peach, marmalade and ripe nectarine. Layers of citrus zest, particularly preserved lemon and lime, are complemented by florals of honeysuckle and jasmine. Subtle oak-derived notes of roasted cashew, shortbread, caramel and malt weave seamlessly into the background.

Palate:
The palate is full-bodied and powerful yet finely structured, with generous stone fruit flavours of peach and apricot complemented by grapefruit, lime and subtle spice. A taut, fresh acid line provides the backbone, ensuring the wine remains lifted and precise while balancing the richness of the fruit. Creamy texture from malolactic fermentation is supported by vibrant acidity and fine, toasty oak. The finish is long and persistent, with lingering notes of nougat, roasted nuts and a gentle touch of caramel.

CELLARING

The Moss Wood 2024 Chardonnay is immediately appealing for its fruit generosity and balance, making it a pleasure to drink young. However, it has the structure and concentration to reward patience. We recommend cellaring for at least 10 years to allow the development of complex bottle bouquet, with full maturity expected at 20 years of age.

Notes from Moss Wood