Chardonnay

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. "More flesh than the Red Hill South Vineyard version. It’s apparent on the nose and in the mouth. Which is not to say it lacks detail or incisiveness. Citrus and nectarine flecked with honeydew melon, all held together with integrated acidity and smoked almond oak. More emphasis on texture here but it’s punchy through the finish with flinty accents. A triumph in every way. Excellent..."

Cambridge, Tasmania. Wonderfully complex, with citrus and stonefruit tempered by mineral and spice notes. Elegant and seamless, persistent and refreshing. Will age gracefully however equally enjoyable fresh and unbridled with appropriate cuisine...

Bannockburn, Victoria. Bright and youthful, light to Medium straw with green hues. A complex nose exhibiting aromas of melon, grapefruit, spice and nutmeg with subtle vanilla nuances. On the palate stone and citrus fruits abound intermingling with grilled nuts and oatmeal derived from barrel fermentation and malolactic influences. The complex defined palate displays balanced acidity with light teasing tannins ensuring a long satisfying finish...

Eden Valley, South Australia. The cool climate, high altitude Eden Valley vineyards provide ideal growing conditions for cool climate loving grapes such as Chardonnay. The colour is a vibrant straw colour. The vibrancy is reflected in the palate with great peach and tropical...

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.  Very pale straw colour streaked with youthful green hues. A combination of lemon, nectarine, acacia flowers and flint provides a subtle yet complex aroma. Our tightest Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay yet. Medium weight, steely acidity and fresh fruit flavours.  It has great persistence which releases waves of high floral note complexity on the finish...

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...

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...