Las Vino Barrels of Metricup Chardonnay Jacquère and blackberry upfront

and blackberry upfront

good complexity and concentration with nice minerality and a long red plum finish

The mineral character is typical of the Pauls Lane section of the Toolangi vineyard

The fruit is gently crushed

Very good balance of weight and richness

Las Vino Barrels of Metricup Chardonnay Jacquère and blackberry upfrontThe palate is textural, savoury, and quietly powerful, opening with white peach, lemon curd, and nectarine lifted by fresh, driving acidity that keeps the wine tight and energetic. Texture is silkywaxy with fine phenolic grip, showing clear wildferment and barrel influence without heaviness. The midpalate brings grapefruit pith, almond meal, struckmatch flint, and a salinemineral thread, adding depth and savoury complexity. The finish is long, pithy,