Vasse Felix, Heytesbury Chardonnay Size:3x1.5L chewy and claret-like – despite

chewy and claret-like – despite the alcohol level and predominant grape variety

While distinctly different from the Santa Cruz Mountain releases

muscular Shiraz requires 5-7 years of additional cellaring and should drink well through 2030

This seems almost light compared to either the Vaudésir or the Les Clos yet it is so much more refined

Vasse Felix, Heytesbury Chardonnay Size:3x1.5L chewy and claret-like – despiteThe 2023 Heytesbury Chardonnay reveals all the poise and balance we expect from the season. It is awesome. This feels totally weighted on the back palate. The fruit intensity, coupled with powerful acidity and phenolic presence, fully penetrates beyond mere "flavor experience" and dives deep into the senses; the only option left is to ride that wave until it slowly fades. It's a persistent, sophisticated wine of latent power and patience. While this