96 Points - Jane Faulkner
Dexter Wines is the personal project of Tod Dexter who has several decades experience in the Mornington Peninsula, most notably as head winemaker at Stoniers and then Yabby Lake. Suffice to say, Tod brings considerable winemaking pedigree to his venture that is reflected in the exceptional quality of the Dexter wines.
The 2023 Dexter Chardonnay is another refined, vibrant Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay that offers up plenty of complex, nutty, white peach flavours with restrained oak playing merely a support role. An outstanding cool-climate Chardonnay that will only bolster the reputation of this producer.
"96 Points. Ah this is good. Really good. It combines complexity and detail with refreshment and pleasure. Delicate at first, offering a hint of lemon blossom, chamomile and nougat aromas. The palate starts gently, too, lemon and grapefruit infused with a light dusting of ginger powder and fresh galangal. Then flavours build and texture kicks in - the fine, creamy lees, which are moreish as much as savoury, with the fine thread of acidity tying everything together. $80. 13% alc. Drink: 2025 - 2034. Screwcap.
