Cloudburst - Chardonnay - Margaret River 2021

Decanter.com

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byGeorgina Hindlethe9/4/2023

Quite a herbal fragrance and scented nose, toasted bread, dried herbs, salted crackers, chamomile, white flowers and dried lemon peel. Fresh and forward on the palate, this has a crystalline purity to the lemon and lime fruit - so clean, precise and well worked - but with a buttery element that gives weight and texture to the palate while the acidity keeps things lifted and the spice drives from start to finish. Feels a little constricted at the moment, not overly friendly, more serious and knitted - gourmet - but there's appealing minerality on the final flavour, salty stones and white pepper. A great wine from Will Berliner from 1.25 hectares farmed biodynamically in Margaret River.

The Wine Independent

96

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe8/21/2023

The 2021 Chardonnay offers up vibrant notes of white peaches, fresh pears, and orange blossom leading to suggestions of almond croissant, struck flint, and cedar. The medium-bodied palate is energetic and vibrant, with a well-knit line of racy acidity and long, minerally finish.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

97

byJane Ansonthe7/3/2023

Jamessuckling.com

97

byJames Sucklingthe10/15/2022

The balance and depth to this is fantastic! Medium to full body with a density and phenolic tension that is wonderfully integrated and creates a harmonious and rather sophisticated palate. Some salted caramel to the cooked apple and light mango flavors. It’s stays with you but it’s the center palate that impresses. Creamy texture. Drink or hold. Screw cap.