House of Cards Ace High Chardonnay 2023

Stuart McCloskey “Aromas take time to build and gently flow to notes of lemon, tangerine oil, a light touch of spiced oak, stone fruits, an unmistakable spray of ocean salinity, and eventually wafts to white florals and talc. The palate is refined and so beautiful. Exquisite handling – so tender and respectful. A wine that holds your absolute attention and keeps drawing you back for more. Similar to the bouquet – flavours unfurl to salted lemon, peach, stone fruits, more salinity – everything is shrouded in a cloak of mineral grace and sweet, oak spicing. The purity is off the scale. Unfettered, mother nature at her best. Beautifully made and shaped by a combination of freshness and a core of high-quality fruit. Perfectly balanced and despite its infancy, displays amazing harmony. Already showing signs of something very special. Time will lead to a potentially perfect Margaret River Chardonnay. Two minutes later – the ginger spice finish is to die for (and on the bouquet too)… What a wine. Served using Zalto Burgundy glassware. Drink now to 2035.”

97 Points - Ray Jordan “A marvellous chardonnay that does justice to the great ‘23 vintage and then some. The nose opens with a subtle struck match influence to the lemon curd and crème brulee contributions with a savoury quince character. The palate has a level of sophistication and almost Burgundy-like character with its dry chalky and slightly savoury finish. Most impressive. It’s super intense and sustained.”