leather and meaty char
Acidity is fresh and energetic
at the northern edge of the McLaren Vale region
it reveals earthy and lightly spicy aromas of red and dark berries with a hint of sauvage
Castagna Chardonnay Irrewarra leather and meaty charThe palate is tense, mineral, and beautifully refined, opening with lemon zest, white peach, and green apple carried by bright, crystalline acidity that gives the wine drive and precision. Texture is fine, lightly creamy, and subtly chalky, showing quiet power without heaviness. The midpalate reveals layers of flint, struck match, almond meal, and gentle spice, balanced by a cool granitemineral line typical of Beechworth. The finish is long, focused,