glycerol mouthfeel and Hermitage’s hallmark mineral drive
Partial malolactic fermentation while maturing on lees for five months
rich and beguiling with abundant spices
and delicate fruit
Great structure with chewy tannins and dark chocolate notes to finish
Delamere Estate Chardonnay Craiglee glycerol mouthfeel and Hermitage’s hallmarkThe palate is pure, bright, and beautifully sculpted, opening with lemon zest, white peach, and crisp green applebefore moving into a subtle, creamy midpalate shaped by delicate oak handling. The texture is silky yet mineral, with a quiet thread of chalk, wet stone, and a hint of seaspray salinity that anchors the fruit. Subtle notes of almond meal, flint, and light brioche add depth without weighing the wine down. The finish is long, citruspithy, and