Flint Rock Chardonnay

Flint Rock is Howard Park's single-vineyard expression from a distinctive parcel in Margaret River's eastern reaches, where Quaternary gravels and decomposed granite dominate the soil profile at 80–120 metres elevation. The site's morning aspect and afternoon heat create the tension between ripeness and acidity that defines this wine.

The fruit undergoes barrel fermentation in French oak (proportion of new wood not specified in available data), followed by extended lees contact that builds textural complexity without heavy oak overlay. This technique—common among Margaret River's quality producers—allows the wine's mineral spine to remain visible beneath the richness of malolactic fermentation.

The Flint Rock designation itself signals Howard Park's commitment to site specificity; the gravelly terroir imparts a saline, flinty edge that distinguishes this from broader Margaret River Chardonnays. Drink 2024–2032 for optimal integration of oak and primary fruit character.