Simpsons Wine Estate, Roman Road Chardonnay, Kent, 2020

A brilliant follow-up to the superb 2018 vintage, the 2020 version of 'Roman Road' has a passionate nose of vanilla and honeydew melon, dusted with crushed stone and elderflower pollen. Buttery on the palate, the mouth-smacking salinity and high acids provide the ripe yellow fruits a lively thrust. Lime zest and light wood notes follow to a clean finish.