Chardonnay

Yarra Valley, Victoria. Subtle grapefruit, lemon rind and citrus blossom with some flint and struck match. At the time of bottling, there was some fermentation aromas of banana and pineapple; however these will dissipate with time in bottle. Fresh and crunchy granny smith apples and sweet grapefruit flavours lead into a soft and creamy mouthfeel...

Hunter Valley, NSW. A restrained nose of white peach and rock melon with subtle spicy oak. The palate has stone-fruit flavours, well managed oak and precise acidity...

WINERY RATING

James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2010

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Stone fruit and citrus are harmoniously supported with considered winemaking building complexity, structure, texture and ultimately balance...

Margaret River, Western Australia. Lifted intense varietal characteristics of white peach, apricot and nectarine. The bouquet has flinty with aromas of these stone fruits with a hint of lemon which are complimented with nutty, biscuit oak characters...

Margaret River, Western Australia. Appearance: Pale straw yellow Nose : This wine show tremendous varietal lift on the nose with aromas of ripe nectarines, combined with toasty oak, spice and citrus. Palate : The palate is rich and creamy with intense stone fruit flavour and length. Food Pairing: BBQ roasted salmon fillet with coriander and lime pistou...

Gisborne, New Zealand. The nutty complexity comes from oxidative handling in the cellar. The texture is fine; the well-integrated fruit tannins balance the freshness of the acid, leaving a structure that will reward ageing...

Tamar Valley, Tasmania. Two parcels of fruit make up their Tasmanian Chardonnay; the ‘pretty’ fruit from the picturesque Meadowbank vineyard above the Derwent River, the ‘muscle’ fruit from the Tamar Valley...

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Lovely fruit ripeness and acidity. Green gold in colour with a fresh pure nose of citrus, peach, apricot.Layers of lemon pith, beeswax and salted caramel flavours, a wild yeast addition adds a to a full bodied textural palate...

Burgenland, Austria. Pale yellow, clear. A bit of barnyard dissipates quickly, then white pepper, a hint of fennel on a background of yeast. It is crisp and peppery on the palate, a hint of sweetness, citrus and the finish has some fennel. This is a rather special and interesting blend of Chardonnay and Gruner Veltliner...