"Pipers River chardonnay; full mlf; aged on lees in tank with bâtonnage then 56 months on lees in bottle; disgorged October 2021; 7.5g/L dosage. Only made in the best vintages, Clover Hill considers the mild 2016 season one of the finest in the past decade. The high natural-acid levels delivered by its Pipers River chardonnay certainly set this apart among its most age-worthy releases. A tense backbone of lemon and grapefruit electrifies an enduring finish. Complexity is delivered more by a hint of earthy, reductive complexity than by the toasty influence of lees age. Wait. " 93 pts Tyson Stelzer James Halliday Wine Companion 2023
