Korta Katarina, Pošip, The American, Korčula, Croatia 2022

An astounding Pošip, among the best I have tried in the region, its aromatics are evocative of cool climate of Chardonnay. This wine is a vineyard selection of the top blocks from a site in the Cara Valley, in the centre of the island of Korčula. It is decadent, with honeyed apricots, poached pear and notes of toasted scone. The palate is rich with ripe grilled pineapple, fleshy white peaches, and a savoury dash of white pepper, bringing on the finish with a lift.