Snake + Herring Corduroy Chardonnay McRae Wood Shiraz while layers of silky tannins

while layers of silky tannins result in an elegant finish with exceptional length

Palate A vibrant palate

The palate is concentrated and elegant

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The vines grow in red volcanic and slate soil that gives the wine aromas of spice along with tropical fruits

Snake + Herring Corduroy Chardonnay McRae Wood Shiraz while layers of silky tannins96 POINT To compound this, the ripening happened very quickly, it was warm the tiny crop yielded wines of power and density. Like this one. Powerful, concentrated and layered, this gives us a bounty of yellow peach, pineapple, nectarine and red apple skins. The briny acid snakes through it all and serves to stake it in place a smart counter to the opulence of the fruit. James Halliday Wine Companion