Chardonnay

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Palate has saline acidity that carry the citrus notes from nose to mouth. The savoury complexity provides the perfect counter-point for a Chardonnay that truly reflects its maritime origins...

Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Pale straw colour. Ripe peach, honey and lemon blossom create an intense bouquet with subtle toasted oak notes. Balanced and elegant on the palate. Refreshing acidity gives length whilst oak and fruit meld into complex layers of flavour with great textural interest...

Margaret River, W.A. Medium-full bodied palate with flavours of stonefruits, zesty grapefruit and citrus blossom complemented by a creamy texture from lees influence. The fine, delicate acid line provides a mineral framework for the wine and allows the fruit flavours to linger through the long, flavoursome finish...

WINERY RATING

James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2013

Margaret River, W.A. The palate is medium bodied with stone fruit and fresh citrus flavours and a light touch of French oak. The wine finishes smoothly with balanced acidity and lingering ripe fruit flavour...

Margaret River, W.A. The palate is medium-full bodied with stone fruit and fresh citrus flavours and creamy biscuit characters from lees influence. The wine has an elegant, refined structure and finishes with fine mineral acidity...

WINERY RATING

James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2011

Pyrenees, Victoria. Bright straw colour with great clarity. A beautiful nose of spiced pears, cinnamon, nougat and vanilla pod. Very pretty floral and pear scented aromas. A lovely round full and linear palate which is rich and creamy. The initial impression is an explosion of pear and white peach fruit followed by the French oak and acid playing a beautifully balanced supporting role to give this wine great presence on the back palate...

McLaren Vale & Adelaide Hills, South Australia. The appearance is pale with a brilliant straw colour and clear hue. The aromas are fresh, tight and light. The dominating notes are of melted butter and popcorn, white peach stones and nectarines. As the wine opens there is a mix of ripe red apple, spices, cinnamon and citrus, with a hint of oak...

WINERY RATING

James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2013

Pipers Brook, Tasmania.  The wine has lots of white stone fruit notes along with subtle marzipan hints from the oak maturation. The palate is textural but the stone fruit flavours ensure great persistence and drive. A very classy Chardonnay...