Howard Park Chardonnay 2025

Howard Park – 

Western Australian Sauvignon Blanc 2025 ($33) – Designated as hailing from what must surely be one of the largest geographical regions on the planet, Western Australia, but with the focus is very much on the southern cooler regions of the State. While each batch is vinified discretely, and most are cool fermented in stainless steel, a few select batches are fermented in oak in order to enhance the texture and complexity of the wine.

Very pale lemon in colour, there are strong aromatics here, as one would expect from the variety. We have notes of passionfruit and pineapple, and a touch of cut grass. There are herbal notes lingering in the background. This is a level above the standard Savvy. An attractive texture and early complexity is also evident. The wine has good focus, is of medium length and has a lovely, almost creamy, texture. It probably needs just a touch more length to go to the next level, but that may come. A very fine West Aussie Savvy. 93.