2022 Aratoro Chardonnay, Isabel Estate old vines freshness and character into the

freshness and character into the final wine

while velvety

which helps give the wine its earlier-drinking charm and supple texture

reflecting both pedigree and precision

from Chile’s wind-swept coast to the ocean mists of South Africa

2022 Aratoro Chardonnay, Isabel Estate old vines freshness and character into theThe Winemakers Journey Aratoro, meaning path of discovery, is Jeremy McKenzies most personal expression of Chardonnay. Powerful yet poised, the nose reveals gunsmoke, white peach and nectarine layered with lemon zest and a whisper of flint. The palate is structured and deeply textured, unfolding through roasted almond, brioche and grapefruit, with a mineral line that carries the wine long and precise. From 30+ year old Mendoza clone vines, it balances