5 was picked earlier to harness the natural acidity in order to balance the sweetness
but it should improve further over the next 2 to 3 years
The texture here is like Dutch cocoa—super fine and gritty without being gravelly or blunt
There is both excellent intensity and density to the mineral-driven flavors that terminate in a bone-dry
There is both excellent volume and freshness to the dense and
Gentle Folk Chardonnay 2024 Standard Blend 5 was picked earlier toThe Real Review Rising Star of the Year Australia: Gareth Belton, Gentle Folk This is a wine I order with confidence at wine bars when sharing plates with friends. It is the ultimate crowd pleaser, and has an ease to its stead. Lots of pretty white fleshy stone fruit, makrut lime, with a hint of flint sitting atop seasoning, if you will. It's a simple wine and, importantly, a consistent wine, but it packs a punch and plays its part at the table