Leeuwin Estate Prelude Chardonnay 2023

It’s the best Prelude I can remember tasting, I’ll say that much straight off. A little struck match, very spicy (some pepper and cinnamon), bright citrus and green pear, hazelnut, fine flinty grip, with a cool finish of excellent length. Fine-boned, but delivers just enough flavor. I was so taken by its balance and charm. Superb drinking. Drink date: 2024-2030+. Score – 95. (Gary Walsh, winefront.com.au, May 2024)