beautifully supported by fine-grained tannins and bright acidity
Saint-Estèphe wines are typically dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Aging in 30-35% percent small French oak barrels lends notes of toast and vanilla
Also ideal for decanting magnums
Howard Park Wines Allingham Chardonnay 2023 costaripa beautifully supported by fine-grained tanninsDeeply and intensely aromatic, full of classic Chardonnay notes citrus, fig, honeysuckle, fuzzy peach, nougat, brioche, vanilla pod and wet stone all melding and releasing. Predictably, the palate is a world of layers, flavours and textures. Pliable and full of stone fruits, citrus, pear drop essence, nutmeal, and lemon curd. A soft chalk like texture and gentle acidity allows the flavours to build and linger. Never a wine a extremes, the Alligham