The 2022 McHenry Hohnen ‘Laterite Hills’ Chardonnay, crafted by Dave Hohnen and team in Margaret River, Western Australia, is a layered and refined cool-climate white. A complex bouquet of white peach, lemon zest, cashew and gentle toasted spice unfolds with poise. The palate is medium-bodied and creamy, offering stone fruit richness balanced by bright acidity and a fine mineral seam that gives texture and drive. Integrated oak brings nuance without weight, leading to a lengthy, savoury finish. Lightly handled and vineyard-focused, this Chardonnay displays depth, restraint and regional purity. While formal scores are not yet available, early acclaim highlights its finesse and harmony.