2021 Voyager MJW Chardonnay

"A wine that reaches into the best parcels of fruit in the best years. It was a good year for white wines in Margaret River and this superbly crafted modern-style chardonnay captures it. Fine and delicate with chalky minerally edges to the fine mix of pear and cut lime that sit across the melon and lightly roasted cashew. A little brioche brings further complexity. A mighty fine wine."

"Often a powerhouse of a wine, but this vintage, it's not too big, not too light, just right. The palate is refined and feels effortless as the citrus flavours mingle with grilled-almond lees, clotted cream and some oak spice offering savoury nuances. There’s certainly texture, but the fine line of acidity just reins in everything as the finish lingers. It feels cool and calm." Drink 2023 - 2033

"The 2021 MJW Chardonnay is a combination of clones 95 and Gin Gin (equal split), and currently shows all the lemongrass, grapefruit and brine on the nose that we'd expect from this vintage. Not overly cool but certainly with some rain at key times, the 2021 season has been fascinating to watch evolve in bottle. The Chardonnays, en masse, have shown a pristine, glassy, sleek countenance, and this here is no different. Polished, elegant, powerful, salty, mineral and dense. Latent power. Very good! If anything, it's a little more raw and a little "less" sleek than some of the previous vintages. It will come together in time and no doubt score higher given the trajectory of these wines and their early release as two-year-old wines. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap."