Murdoch Hill The Rocket Chardonnay, sourced from the elevated slopes of Lenswood, exemplifies purity, tension, and cool-climate precision. The season delivered fruit of exceptional clarity and intensity, captured in a wine that is both powerful and exacting.
Aromas of lemon pith, brown lime, and white stone fruit are layered with subtle struck-flint complexity and a whisper of nutty oak. The palate is tightly coiled and mineral-driven, with pithy acidity carrying the fruit seamlessly through a long, moreish finish. Full malolactic fermentation and 45% new oak provide texture and gravitas without sacrificing energy. A focused, linear Chardonnay with lift and momentum — elegant, refined, and compelling.
"Flashy, minerally and restrained aromas of grilled lemons, struck match, salted nuts, citrus blossoms, phosphorus, oyster shells and honeysuckle. The palate is tightly wound, with excellent density of fruit cut through by electric acidity and bright, tense clarity that leaves a mouthwatering finish of oatmeal plus savoury and saline undertones. It’s hard to believe this is 100% malolactic given the high-voltage, energetic drive. This is truly excellent and all class. Drink or hold. Screw cap". 98 pts, James Suckling - 4th in Top 100 Australian wines.
"The top shelf of Murdoch Hill Chardonnays, out of the estate’s Lenswood vineyard.
The winemaking is evident, house reductive characters to the fore, with a neat lift of quality, just sweet oak spice in the aromas. Seductive. Fruit is cooler-sited and tight, with superb balancing of acidity and flavour, lemon squeezed over white stone fruits. Length and pleasure assured". 95 Points - South Australia Wine Guide
SYDNEY ROYAL WINE SHOW - GOLD 95 Points
