Woodbridge Chardonnay Lodi (50cl, 13.5%)

A Lodi, California Chardonnay from Woodbridge Winery, packaged in a 500ml Tetra Pak carton at 13.5% ABV. The wine is a multi-varietal blend of roughly 80% Chardonnay with French Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier and Muscat. Fermentation takes place mainly in stainless steel tanks, with select sets seeing barrel ageing for subtle oak and vanilla nuance. The Tetra Pak format is designed for portability and has a lower carbon footprint than glass. The nose opens with juicy peach and crisp apple, followed by ripe pear and tropical fruit, with vanilla, jasmine and lightly toasted oak. On the palate it is round and medium-bodied, with citrus and pear leading into baked apple and pineapple, plus vanilla and a faint buttery quality. The finish is moderate, with lingering pear, a clean citrus lift and a whisper of oak.