Trait Wines Pen‑y‑Bryn Chardonnay Shiraz and a gentle earthy‑mineral note

and a gentle earthy‑mineral note that reflects Marsannay’s mix of limestone and clay

Chardonnay from the Yabby Lake vineyard in the Coal River Valley

whole bunch inclusion

He fought to win the affections of his sweetheart Marjorie

exactly as described in the International Wine Challenge tasting note on Wine‑Searcher

Trait Wines Pen‑y‑Bryn Chardonnay Shiraz and a gentle earthy‑mineral noteThe palate is bright, refined, and quietly powerful, opening with white peach, nectarine, and lemon curd lifted by fresh, driving acidity that gives the wine tension and precision. Texture is silky with fine oak creaminess, offering depth without heaviness. The midpalate shows grapefruit pith, flint, almond meal, and a subtle smokymineral thread, adding savoury complexity beneath the stone fruit. The finish is long, clean, and tightly focused, leaving