Selected from individual vineyard blocks and clones, the majority of fruit for Howard Park’s entry Margaret River Chardonnay is from estate vineyards in Willyabrup. Fermentation is in a combination of older French oak and stainless-steel. The lees are stirred from the end of fermentation and throughout the malolactic, then maturation is for around for 10 months on lees.
2025
2024
“Several different blocks and clones have contributed to a very tidy young Chardonnay. A feature is its texture and beautiful mouthfeel with flavours of melon, light cashew and a little melon. The oak has been lightly applied with just a small amount of new oak to lift and spice things up. Further complexity comes from the lees stirring approach. A balanced and highly appealing Chardonnay.” 93 points, Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot
2023
92 points, Stuart Knox, The Real Review
93 points, Ray Jordan
91 points, Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion
91 points, Andrew Graham, Oz Wine Review
