So this is where the love affair commenced. Chardonnay from the unique Talinay vineyard, a location 12kms from the Pacific Ocean and nestled adjacent to Fray Jorge National Park. The soil is fractured limestone with calcium carbonate, providing exceptional drainage and imparting minerality in the wine. Fruit is hand harvested and pressed in whole clusters, leading to small vat ferments followed by 10 months in a selection of high-end French oak. Whilst the minerality is the calling card for this vineyard, the wine comes into balance with its creamy palate, citrus purity and harmonious freshness. This has elegance and drive through and through, proving itself worthy of the lofty critical accolades imparted upon it.