McHenry Hohnen Hazel’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 by McHenry Hohnen, Margaret River, is a refined, single‑site coastal Chardonnay – all citrus, stone fruit and flinty savouriness wrapped in an elegant, biodynamic frame. This Hazel’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 is serious, textural and quietly powerful at the table.

In the glass, Hazel’s 2023 typically shows lemon, grapefruit and white nectarine, with green apple, lime zest and hints of white peach, layered over crushed shell, struck‑match smoke, nougat and toasted cashew. It’s dry and medium‑bodied, with bright, saline acidity, creamy lees, fine oak spice and a long, chalky, savoury finish that feels more about line and minerality than richness.

Food‑wise, it’s a natural with grilled whiting, pan‑fried snapper, scallops and oysters, as well as roast chicken, lobster, lemon‑herb pasta and simply dressed vegetables. It’s the kind of Margaret River Chardonnay you can pour for collectors and seafood lovers alike – built to age gracefully, yet already beautifully drinkable.