Bolgrad Ukrainian Chardonnay 2023, from near Odessa.

Simple, straightforward wine, melon, apricot and mild lemon. Decent balance and acidity. Went well with lemongrass seabass. The main interest is that it is a wartime vintage from an active warzone. Well done to the vintners and growers for managing to make this and get it out onto the UK market.

I'd rate it 3.6 - not great, not terrible. (Sorry).

Putin khuylo!