2020 Chardonnay, Isabel Estate valentines The palate has a subtle

The palate has a subtle richness with flavours of dark plum and blackberry intermingled with dark chocolate and dried spice

the symbol meant the Roman goddess Venus or her Greek equivalent Aphrodite

The name ‘The Paringa’ denotes the single-vineyard origin of this wine

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2020 Chardonnay, Isabel Estate valentines The palate has a subtleThis is Marlborough Chardonnay with polish, poise and a lovely smoky edge. It opens with white peach, ripe apple, lemon, grapefruit and ginger, followed by cashew, baking spice, crushed shell and a subtle struck match note. There is richness, but it is carried by brightness rather than weight. The palate is refined and well shaped, with citrus and stone fruit running through a creamy, lightly nutty texture. Crisp acidity keeps the wine fresh, while