This is stunning! The 'Amped' Chardonnay displays a fabulous creamy character, complete with chalky elements, notes of gravel and citrus and shortbread. In the mouth, this is direct and precise, with etched acidity and freshness, a lime cordial shot fringed with a fabulous green bell pepper accent. Focused and detailed.

SPOKE is an exciting new project out of New Zealand and is the brainchild of the effective collaboration between winemaker Ben Glover and English Master of Wine Liam Steevenson. These wines are incredible and truly exciting, very high-quality examples not only of their respective grape varieties but of their region as well. Glover and Steevenson's mantra is simple, to not interrupt the natural order of their juice, fermenting only with wild yeasts and embracing biodiversity and vineyard health, instead of working toward it out of environmental obligation. The team's sustainable policy extends socially as well, committing to the education of young, up-and-coming wine professionals through an apprenticeship scheme, providing opportunities for the next generation. This is a cool project, brand new to the UK and we will be waving the SPOKE flag very high here at GPD Towers!