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97
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96
/ 100
Tasting Notes
Pale straw with a green hue. The nose has a sea spray freshness. Grapefruit, pear, & white nectarine notes are complemented by hints of jasmine, lemon sherbet, smoky hazelnut, nougat & brioche. Medium-bodied in weight with fleshy stonefruit flavours driving the palate. Fresh lemon/lime acidity provides line & tension; the saline finish is crisp & persistent. Try this with Lemon thyme roast chicken with bread sauce stuffed onions & French peas or wild mushroom risotto
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Australia
Region: Western Australia, Margaret River
Alcohol %: 13.0%
Cellaring: 15 Plus Years
Scores
97 / 100"This Is a seriously impressive barrel-selection wine made from a vintage that produced small but intensely flavoured crops. It comes off the Karridale vineyard and all the fruit is wild fermented before ageing in oak for about 10 months. Has a toasty, savoury aroma showing a slight smokiness that is most attractive. The palate is tight and super Intense with an urgency that carries it through to a sustained long finish. Slight hints of struck match add just a light touch that adds to the overall complexity. Cellar 12 Years"
- Ray Jordan
96 / 100
"Medium yellow, bright colour; intense grapefruit regional aroma, almost shrill, with discreet nuttiness, the grapefruit note dominating all else. A buttery note joins in later. A powerful, concentrated and persuasive wine with great length and drive."
- Huon Hooke
