A Rodda 'Smiths Vineyard' Beechworth Chardonnay 2024"A bit of a sleeper at first, with airy notes of flint, nutmeg and fennel coming to the fore. With a little more nudging, spiced stone fruits and earthy wafts of fresh moss appear. The core exudes a quiet confidence, anchored by stone fruits layered with flint, white button mushroom and sweet spices. Its been handled with great care and judicious winemaking lets the fruit take centre stage, although pockets of complexity arise. This is a brilliant