Fetherston Iris Chardonnay Peregrine clean and mouthwatering

clean and mouthwatering

the temperature in the first six months was the lowest recorded in 20 years

and chalk‑edged

Pale gold straw in colour

Full malolactic fermentation and 4 months on full lees prior to tirage

Fetherston Iris Chardonnay Peregrine clean and mouthwateringThe palate is pure, tense, and quietly powerful, with lemon, white nectarine, and grapefruit pith driving a cool, finely etched core. Acidity is racy and crystalline, giving the wine a long, vertical line typical of upperYarra fruit. A subtle thread of flint, struck match, and wetstone minerality adds savoury complexity without dominating. The midpalate is silky, focused, and delicately concentrated, showing hints of almond meal, citrus oil, and white