mountain viticulture and Mediterranean light meet to striking effect
reflecting both pedigree and precision
with a touch of wild roses and lemon zest
Average age of the vines is 65 years old
from Chile’s wind-swept coast to the ocean mists of South Africa
2022 Aratoro Chardonnay, Isabel Estate old vines mountain viticulture and Mediterranean lightThe Winemakers Journey Aratoro, meaning path of discovery, is Jeremy McKenzies most personal expression of Chardonnay. Powerful yet poised, the nose reveals gunsmoke, white peach and nectarine layered with lemon zest and a whisper of flint. The palate is structured and deeply textured, unfolding through roasted almond, brioche and grapefruit, with a mineral line that carries the wine long and precise. From 30+ year old Mendoza clone vines, it balances