The Paddy Borthwick 2023 Paper Road Chardonnay opens with an enticing and classic bouquet featuring ripe stone fruits, baked apple, and citrus peel, seamlessly woven with notes of vanilla cream custard, barrel spice, and a touch of lees complexity. On the palate, this medium-to-full-bodied wine is dry and textural, offering a creamy mouthfeel balanced by vibrant, tangy acidity. Flavours of apricot, grapefruit, and lemon curd are complemented by subtle hints of unroasted nut and a gentle wisp of smoke, leading to a spiced and moreish finish.