(2013) 1848's white blend is made up of 70% Chardonnay, 24% Chenin Blanc and 6% Semillon and weighs in with a chunky 14% abv. It has a pale golden colour, and a muted but inviting nose, a suggestion of nectarine and cool Asian pear, small honeysuckle and nutty notes, and a subtle but bright, mineral personality. On the palate it is poised and cool, very linear, with a tightness and precision defying its high-ish alcohol, a squirt of lemon and orange acidity playing against riper fruit notes and touch of creamy oak into a long, classy finish.