Owner Wendy Stimpson describes Passel Estate as "Small and perfectly formed." I adore her humility - she has some very smart wines in her range. This Chardonnay is a beauty!
Depth and detail are the buzzwords here. It's a wine that offers enough substance to sink your claws into while still carrying the grace to waltz alongside. White-fleshed nectarines arrive with their cheeks kissed by the barbecue, adding a delicious dash of caramel. Cashews and vanilla pods follow, but it’s the texture that becomes the beating heart of the wine. That glorious cashew nuttiness builds through the palate, joined by a whip of yellow-fleshed grapefruit that brings a little freshness and lift. Then comes a soft touch of ginger spice rippling across the close. A terrific wine for contemplation, revealing layer after layer of satisfaction with every sip.
94/100
Region: Margaret River
