The name does not mislead. "Crofter", literally the farmer, does not refer to the humble origins of this wine. Far from it. This Chardonnay, in fact, celebrates the vision of the founder of the Houghton winery, capable of giving life to one of the most surprising wineries in the Margaret River area, in Western Australia. It is, in fact, an important wine, the result of a careful processing. It starts with a nighttime harvest, when the heat loosens its grip a bit, and then continues with fermentation in barriques, with indigenous yeasts. In order to add creaminess and softness to the final result, moreover, after fermentation the wine is left in contact with its fine lees for a long time, kept in movement thanks to frequent batonnage or stirring. The result is a complex and articulated Chardonnay, with notes ranging from citrus to dried fig. Then roasted hazelnuts, malt, brioche and dairy. In the mouth, a subtle mineral character adds complexity to the aromas. The finish is particularly persistent.