Great to see modern, clean Chardonnay that stands on it's own two feet, without too much heavy oak, just allowing the pure fruit to shine through. The Mi Terruno 'Uvas' Chardonnay is a pale lemon yellow in the glass and has strong aromas of mango, white melon and white peach. There's some discreet lime zest adding a zing to the back palate, and the whole package is completed by a white floral character and a touch of ginger spice. It's medium bodied rather than too heavy - it's alive and fresh, with plenty of acidity. There's a whisper of nuttiness that suggests that the oak hasn't been forgotten completely, but the strengths of this wine are its rounded fruit and freshness.

Nestled amongst the San Roque district of the Maipu province in Argentina, the winery has been run by this proud Mendozan family since 1978. Today winemaker Maria Balgorria and her brother Gabriel continue the family mission to expose the high-quality wines of Argentina to the globe, and boy are they succeeding. Their name Mi Terruno translates to “my terroir” and was chosen to reflect the unique place of origin of their land and the people who work there. Their modern approach, combined with mature high-altitude vineyards and a deep respect for careful agriculture, have resulted in a range of wines that brilliantly reflect their place in Argentina and are standard-bearers for the varieties they grow in Mendoza. Great to see modern, clean Chardonnay that stands on it's own two feet, without too much heavy oak, just allowing the pure fruit to shine through. The Mi Terruno 'Uvas' Chardonnay is a pale lemon yellow in the glass and has strong aromas of mango, white melon and white peach. There's some discreet lime zest adding a zing to the back palate, and the whole package is completed by a white floral character and a touch of ginger spice. It's medium bodied rather than too heavy - it's alive and fresh, with plenty of acidity. There's a whisper of nuttiness that suggests that the oak hasn't been forgotten completely, but the strengths of this wine are its rounded fruit and freshness.