Flowstone Queen Of The Earth Chardonnay 2021

One of the best chardonnays yet from Flowstone. This is more subtle and understated but no less intense and finely structured. Gets lightly more new oak than the standard with malolactic fermentation and an extra six months in oak. Beautiful aromas of citrus and melon zest with a little edgier lime. On the palate richer notes of brioche and mealy oatmeal emerge. Has a fine flinty acidity that balances the rich fruit and sustains the tension in a long finish.