Acidity is fresh and energetic
Drink cold with oysters while watching the sunset
tapering with grapefruit pith and a whisper of flint
at the northern edge of the McLaren Vale region
juicy front palate it coupled with whole bunch spice
Castagna Chardonnay Irrewarra Acidity is fresh and energeticThe 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,