Main Ridge Estate Chardonnay 2021

"Credit to young James Sexton and especially his parents Tim and Libby, who bought the renowned estate from luminaries Nat and Rosalie White in ’15. Fast forward to today, James has completed his wine science degree from Charles Sturt University and says vineyard management is key. That means reinvigorating the sites, eschewing herbicides and pesticides, all the while working on soil health and changes to canopy management. He’s learnt quickly. There’s always been little room for expansion, but in ’21, neighbours and friends John and Julie Trueman decided to ease into retirement. Now the Trueman Vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are part of the Main Ridge Estate family. Distinctly different, as they should be. While respectful of the Main Ridge Estate heritage, the wine labels have undergone a subtle revamp." Halliday Wine Companion

"As of vintage 2021, all MRE labels have undergone a respectful modest facelift, just fresher and more modern. The wine is still stamped strongly with the estate DNA. Ripe stone fruit, lemon and grilled peach, a little flinty, creamy and a touch of oyster shell brininess. The palate fleshes out with lots of texture yet the fine acidity keeps this on an even keel. Lovely." 95pts | Jane Faulkner | Halliday Wine Companion

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