Ten Minutes By Tractor 10X Chardonnay Mornington Pen. – 2013

Immediate complexity on the nose, with a mix of cashews, white peach, honeydew melon and gentle spice. Edges of caramel and herb round out a complete aroma profile. Vintage conditions shine through in the generosity and forwardness of the aroma, yet the wine remains very much a cool climate, Ten Minutes by Tractor style.
In the mouth, this has good movement down its line and a slippery, mouthfilling texture. It’s as if someone is dragging satin down one’s tongue, leaving behind flavours of grilled nuts, oatmeal, peach flesh and spice. There’s a gentleness to this wine that speaks of comfort and which meshes well with the fruit’s generous character. The after palate shows good presence and leads to a satisfying, lengthy finish. There’s no doubt stepping up the range brings greater precision, complexity and interest, but this wine is a true reflection of house style and loses nothing to its more expensive siblings in terms of deliciousness.