Another highly recommended Iona white is the 2009 Chardonnay fermented 70% in French oak a judicious 20% new with some lees aging thereafter. It has a well-defined bouquet with light peach and hazelnut notes and the oak is very well integrated allowing the fruit to express itself to the fullest. The palate is very well balanced with a touch of fatness on the entry leading to a taut middle with good acidity and lovely nutty honeyed flavours towards the finish. This is a very fine Elgin Chardonnay plus great value to boot. Drink now-2015.--Neal Martin