98 Points James Halliday — 2021 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay

It's been a joy to watch the evolution of Heytesbury over the past decade or so, as it's one of the great Australian Chardonnays. Whatever vintage conditions have thrown at it, and with tweaks along the way, the nucleus remains steadfast: quality, excellent fruit and a second-to-none level of detail in the winemaking. This is an evocative wine. Pristine and sublime. Funky sulphides rockin' it while a gossamer thread of acidity holds everything in line — the citrus flavours, the texture, the wine totally enveloping the oak and, while it's a powerhouse of flavour, there's a purity to this. 98 Points — James Halliday.

Food Pairing

A 98-point Margaret River flagship like this deserves the finest seafood. We love it with Hokkaido Sashimi-Grade Sea Scallops from My Meat Man — seared in brown butter with lemon, the sweet plump scallops are a magnificent match for Heytesbury's citrus precision, gossamer acidity and powerhouse flavour purity.