Griffin's Road, 2022

Chardonnay with real zip. Creamy and nutty, but lemony and crunchy enough to wake you up rather than weigh you down.

From a 1995 vineyard in Coghills Creek, near Ballarat, planted by the late Pat Griffin for his neighbours at Eastern Peake and now back in their hands. It starts steely, with pomelo, melon and lemon cordial, then ginger and coconut. The texture is creamy and nutty, but the acidity is bright and keeps you coming back for another sip.