2017 Dawson & James Chardonnay | Tasmania

96 points James Halliday
From the Meadowbank Vineyard, whole-bunch pressed, fermented in very high quality French barriques (40% new), 50% mlf, which it absolutely needed, 8 months on lees. Every atom of this wine was taken into account in the vinification. It is immaculately balanced, the fruit with a delicacy not so often achieved in Tasmania, the finish pristine.

95 points Huon Hooke
Light yellow hue, with a smoky-reductive and very complex nose. The oak is distinctive. There is refinement and lemony tension on the palate. It has more to give in time. Excellent.

International Wine Challenge
- Silver Medal, 92 points