Banks Road Chardonnay 2023 mencia Small open fermenters

Small open fermenters

Rippon’s north-facing escarpment forms the meeting point of terminal moraines and coarse gravels

The palate shows kaffir lime fruit and lemon sorbet supported with a chalky texture along the palate

cassis and fleshy ripe fruits

Banks Road Chardonnay 2023 mencia Small open fermentersThis refreshing Chardonnay from Banks Road estate presents a pale straw colour with green hues at the edges. The scintillating nose gives off classic regional and varietal characters, with dominant fragrances of peach and citrus. These scents are carried on to the nutty and creamy palate, which is filled with toasty and buttery elements fusing with complex minerality. The finish is crisp and dry. Pair this delightful white varietal with shellfish,