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95
/ 100
Mike Bennie
White
Classification
Chardonnay
Variety
2022
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Mount Gambier
Region
12.0%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
95 / 100"This wine has been farmed by the good folks at Good Intentions Wine Co, organically, and with an eye to regenerate and older vineyard in some disarray. From party wines to fine wines, this has been a journey, and a worthy one to follow. Direct pressed and rested in barrel. Delicious. Saline and super lemony with distinct mineral features in river pebble and slate characters. Scents and flavours evocative of all this, a crunch to texture and cooling acidity bringing additional life to the wine. Quite delicate in a way, but then again so distinct in its minerality and vibrancy too. Feels a bit Jura-meets-Chablis in a way, but then again, wholly distinct and wonderful. Great energy, is another message. Dial in for the beauty in quietness here. How lovely."
- Mike Bennie
Tasting Notes
This is the first single site release from Andrew at Good Intentions, along with a gorgeous new Pinot Noir.
After a five-year organic reclamation project the fruit from this vineyard at the base of Mount Gambier volcano is now worthy of its own label, and it is a beauty.
The nose is all honeycomb and peach, with a slight oxidative note, and the mouthfeel is driven, citrus, vivid.
Not much stock, jump on this.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity