Woodlands 'Wilyabrup Valley' Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia 2023

WINEMAKERS: Stuart and Andrew Watson FARMING: Organic Practicing VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay TERROIR: 25 year old vines, laterite topsoil and gravel subsoil. VINIFICATION: Native – French barrique (partial whole-bunch pressed).  AGING: 10 months in 50% French barrique (30% new) and 50% stainless-steel TASTING NOTES: Pale gold in color. Initially shy, it blossoms with yellow peach, apricot, and nectarine aromas. The palate offers ripe orchard fruits, elderflower, and grilled cashews, balanced by crisp citrus acidity. SCORES: Vinous, 92 points From our 2024 Bottle Cult Notes: About a three hours’ drive from Perth is the Margaret River area of Western Australia. Most people will tell you that there is really NOTHING out there other than vineyards and good surfing. They’re right—and that’s the charm. Folks who are out there really love the land, and it shows in the way they make their wine. Woodlands Wines is a celebrated boutique winery located in the heart of the Margaret River r