RAY JORDAN WINE GUIDE 2024
What a marvelous Chardonnay from these guys. At the outset, it's whole bunch pressed and fermented in a combo of new and seasoned French oak before a regime of lees stirring. Has a fine mineral thread with an engaging combination of light char, cracked seashell and sea spray on the nose. The palate is precise but relentlessly long and intense. Beautiful finish. As good as has been produced from Deep Woods.
Runner-up Best Chardonnay
98 points.
JAMES SUCKLING, NOVEMBER 2023
An impressive Chardonnay with notes of salted lemons, sliced pineapples, flint, seashell, raw almonds and praline. Full-bodied, layered, concentrated and so balanced, with a delicate, sleek texture and tangy, saline undertones. It is vivid and delicious. Long. Drink or hold.
97 points.
ANGUS HUGHSON, MARGARET RIVER GUIDE 2024
Fresh grapefruit, yellow peach, lime aromas with flinty, gun smoke notes. Generous and creamy with abundant ripe yellow fruits, fine chalky textures, some marzipan notes and fresh persistent crunch acidity. Finishes crisp with superb mineral length.
97 points.
JAMES HALLIDAY, HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION 2025
Sourced from the best grapes, hand picked, whole-bunch pressed, fermented in new and used French oak; only the best barrels are chosen for this wine. This is a beautiful chardonnay offering complexity and length to its white peach core. 97 points.
5 Gold Medals:
NATIONAL WINE SHOW OF AUSTRALIA 2024
SYDNEY ROYAL WINE SHOW 2023
ROYAL HOBART WINE SHOW 2023
ROYAL QUEENSLAND WINE AWARDS 2023
JAMES HALLIDAY AUSTRALIAN CHARDONNAY & CABERNET CHALLENGE 2023
