Classy Chardonnay with roasted chestnut, brioche, mineral, white peach and nectarine flavours that are beautifully integrated. Elegant, powerful and deliciously textural Chardonnay that makes it hard to resist a second glass ... and a third.

93 point

The 2013 Craighall Chardonnay is youthfully mute at this early stage, offering delicate notes of grapefruit peel, lemon curd and lemongrass with a chalky undercurrent and hint of cedar. Very tight-knit on the silken textured, medium bodied palate, it has a great line of acid and a very long mineral finish.

17 point

All Mendoza clone therefore more intense flavours. Whole bunch pressed straight to 300-litre barrels. High solids retained in the ferment and not much lees stirring. Because it was a warm vintage and they wanted to keep the wine fresh, malo was blocked on 50% of the wine. Subtle, fresh and lightly smoky, yet with plenty of ripe citrus flavour making the foundation. Dry and just slightly stony, the finish has a mild saltiness and a savoury quality, the creamy texture coming back at the end. (JH) Drink 2015-2018.