Kooyong Faultline Chardonnay 2024

In their words -  Lifted aromas of grapefruit pith, lime blossom and white peach unfold over layers of flint, almond meal and freshly baked dough. Subtle oak sits quietly in the background, lending shape and complexity without obscuring the wine’s purity.

The palate is taut, precise and finely detailed. Citrus and white stone fruit flavours flow along a bright, chalky acid line, carrying impressive energy and drive. Lees maturation contributes texture and breadth, while a fine phenolic grip and saline mineral thread bring depth and structure. Focused and persistent, the wine finishes long, savoury and remarkably clear.  Approachable now, this wine will continue to gain complexity and nuance with careful cellaring over the next decade and beyond.

Critics thoughts -   Halliday Wine Companion 2027 Chardonnay of the Year

It’s harmonious, as the best wines tend to be, and sure, Faultline has always been a high-end chardonnay, but latterly there seems to be an extra level of detail and focus. It’s a precision offering full of excellent citrusy flavours and superfine texture, with the oak superbly integrated. It’s mouth-watering thanks to the acidity, with the finish long and satisfying. Savoury, complex, and a cracking good drink.  98 points Jane Faulkner

Lovely, lifted aromas of just-ripe white stone fruit, grapefruit pith, grilled nuts, nougat, white flowers, oyster brine and wet slate. Focused and with great concentration, mouth-feel and presence. Stone fruit, citrus, pithy and with a shapely amount of grip and very smart length. Seamless.  96 points Adam Brasher The Real Review