Krispel Chardonnay Kaargebirge, Vulkanland Steiermark DAC 2019 (1x75cl)

Austrian white from Vulkanland Steiermark in the south-east of the country, where the soils are volcanic - a detail growers there talk about a lot because it generally shows up as a stony, taut quality in the wine. Chardonnay from cooler European sites like this usually leans crisp rather than buttery.

A good bottle if your usual white is Burgundy or New Zealand Sauvignon and you want to try somewhere new. Chill it and serve with roast chicken, pork or creamy pasta. Free delivery over HK$800, flat HK$80 below that.

Tasting notes

Chardonnay from cool-climate volcanic sites typically shows citrus and white orchard fruit with a stony, saline edge and firm acidity, usually with restrained oak.