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2013 Mount Pleasant B-Side Airport Block 3/46 Lovedale Vineyard Field Blend
I read about a Lovedale Vineyard field blend being made in secret by Gwyn Olsen during her tenure at Mount Pleasant. This is perhaps what came of that exploration. It’s a blend of Chardonnay, Verdelho and Semillon. The winemaker is … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay et al, Hunter Valley, Semillon et al, Verdelho et al, White Blends
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2002 Bollinger R.D.
This release marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Bollinger R.D. (recently disgorged). The wine sits on lees for a far longer period of time than any other Bollinger champagne with the concept of “combining a very long period of aging on lees with recent … Continue reading
2004 Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé
The La Grande Année Rosé 2004 is made up of 68% Pinot Noir and 32% Chardonnay with a small amount of Côte aux Enfants still red wine in the mix. The oxidative traits are clearly apparent here but they present … Continue reading
2004 Bollinger La Grand Année
Interesting to attend a Bollinger masterclass/lunch so shortly after a similar event for Billecart-Salmon. Completely different house styles, one Pinot dominant and with a strong oxidative theme and the other Chardonnay dominant with a focus on acidity and purity of fruit … Continue reading
2002 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Elisabeth Brut Rosé
Tasted alongside the most recent assemblage of the NV Rosé which also impressed. This possessed far greater depth and impact though, without a corresponding loss of freshness. Equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with 8g/l residual sugar. Sourced entirely from … Continue reading
2008 Brown Brothers Patricia Pinot Noir Chardonnay Brut
Brown Brothers have sold the Whitlands vineyard in the King Valley. It’s the site that has always produced the grapes for this wine and with great success in the past. A blend of 79% Pinot Noir and 21% Chardonnay with … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay et al, King Valley, Pinot Noir et al, Sparkling
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2013 Ravensworth The Grainery Blend
Made up of Marsanne, Roussanne, Chardonnay, Viognier, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Where’s the love for Fiano, Savagnin and Arneis I ask you?! Co-fermented in demi muids (600 litre French barrels). Busy, busy. So many layers. Best to … Continue reading
Posted in Canberra, Chardonnay et al, Marsanne et al, Roussanne et al, Viognier et al
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2013 Toolangi Emanai
A new wine from Toolangi. Chardonnay and Viognier from Dixons Creek co-fermented and aged in used French oak for three months. Pleasant enough if lacking in excitement. A whiff of honeysuckle mingles with white peach, apricot skins and flesh, tangerine … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, Chardonnay et al, Viognier et al, Yarra Valley
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2012 MadFish Premium White
It would be easy to dismiss this as a bits and pieces white blend but whether through design or serendipity the Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc really do mesh surprisingly well. The emphasis is on sheer drinkability. Green and red … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay et al, Chenin Blanc et al, Sauvignon Blanc et al, White Blends
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2013 Lowe Tinja No Added Preservative Chardonnay Verdelho
Not the most poetic name for a wine but I guess it gets a message across. “[D]eveloped for those with allergic reactions to such additives.” For more detail you can click here. Despite the obviously early picked fruit it manages … Continue reading