2023 Hemel Chardonnay, Restless River force_sync There is a lovely balance

There is a lovely balance between scent and snap here

and I registered the name Florita two days after it lapsed

while natural fermentation occurs and there is neither fining nor filtration before bottling

and conversation runs late

There’s volume without weight

2023 Hemel Chardonnay, Restless River force_sync There is a lovely balancePure, taut and quietly intense, this Hemel Chardonnay opens with lemon zest, green apple and white peach, layered with notes of struck flint, crushed shell and a subtle hint of hazelnut. The palate is precise and linear, driven by bright acidity and a firm mineral core, with citrus and stone fruit held in check by gentle texture rather than overt richness. Theres a salty, coastal energy running through the wine, finishing long, focused and beautifully