It seems like it takes a fair amount of effort to make a poor Chardonnay from the 2010 Yarra vintage - although I have seen it done…
No such problems here. All the ‘Bird on a Wire’ hallmarks are on show. Interest, texture and precociousness. Pine lime over pear and stonefruit with leesy bready notes, (ginger) spice and a pleasant bit of roughing up on the back-palate via oak. There’s no evidence of malo that I can make out and it wraps up flinty and long. I like the cut of its jib. Very Good – Excellent
Region: Yarra Valley
Alcohol: 13.0%
Closure: Screwcap
Price: $40
Tasted: March 2012