BK Wines Carte Blanche Chardonnay 2025

BK Wines Carte Blanche Chardonnay 2025 Rogue barrels, rebellious personalities, and one deliciously indulgent result — Burgundy-inspired but proudly Adelaide Hills. Grape Varietals & Region: Predominantly Chardonnay with small additions of complementary white varieties from the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Carte Blanche literally means "white map" — a tabula rasa on which to chart whatever journey moves the spirit. The wine begins with Chardonnay barrels that don't fit the single-vineyard profile — rogue outliers with rebellious personalities. Every year, Brendon gives himself the creative freedom to compose a wine that's less about terroir and more about the process, with the remainder of the blend made up of Riesling, Pinot Gris, Grüner Veltliner, and some unrevealed secrets Taste Profile: There's a warmth to this one that feels like walking into a kitchen where something's been baking for hours. First hit is quince and sourdough starter — complex, alive. Then a full-body hug of baked rhubarb crumble. Juicy in all the right places — nectarine, guava — like biting into something you should probably share (but may decide not to). Lifted, floral, and super accessible. On the palate, sweet-pickled ginger, a lemongrass spiciness to keep you guessing, and the umami of oyster shells. There's something indulgent about this wine but nothing precious — it overdelivers in the best way. Pair with soft-rind cheese, roast chicken, or shellfish Winemaking Process: Lees from other fermentations are added to promote a rich, textural profile. A zesty blend characterised by zippy acidity, French oak influence, and a slightly oxidative profile. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal SO2 additions — true to the BK house approach of maximum quality through minimal intervention