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In our present state
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We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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2012 Hoddles Creek Estate Yarra Valley Chardonnay
For those who’ve tasted the entry-level 2012 Wickhams Road Yarra Valley Chardonnay, the expectations for this Estate release are surely high. The good news is that it delivers…emphatically. Intensity, texture, drive and integration. But above all length. It’s almost excessively persistent. … Continue reading
2012 Journey Wines Yarra Valley Chardonnay
The 2011 Journey Wines Chardonnay was a winner and the follow-up is every bit as good. It’s more expressive aromatically and certainly able to be enjoyed right now – although it has the acid structure, intensity, balance and length to … Continue reading
2009 Brown Brothers Patricia Chardonnay
A little bit country, a little bit rock ‘n roll. A cool climate Chardonnay gussied up in an old-fashioned frock. Dysphoric at heart and it doesn’t pull it off with the same interest, charm or class as Antony Hegarty. 44% of … Continue reading
2012 Mad Fish Gold Turtle Chardonnay
Mad fishes and golden turtles. It’s all very mythological and a tad confusing on the label of one wine but there’s lots of value to be had here. Firstly, I like the fact that it smells and tastes like Margaret River … Continue reading
2011 Yalumba FDW[7c] Chardonnay
So good to see this wine again after it skipped a year in 2010. It’s a go to Chardonnay and this release is cracker jack gear. For the uninitiated, FDW[7c] = Fine Dry White with the [7c] referring to the batch used. … Continue reading
2011 Luke Lambert Chardonnay
Gun young winemaker Luke Lambert’s first foray into the world of white wine under his own label. Interesting to see he has a Sparkling Chardonnay coming out in Spring of 2013. I first tasted this last year amongst many wines at a … Continue reading
2012 Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Eden Valley Chardonnay
“Sweet tooth, crying shame Sweet tooth, crying shame Gotta feed a sweet tooth ten times a day Just to hear the wind blowing on a windy day” – Dave Rawlings Machine Sweet lime cordial, melon, vanilla, nougat and praline. Forthright … Continue reading
2012 Brown Brothers Chardonnay
Introduction? I got nothing. No tech specs, nothing witty to say, no song lyrics to attach. Nada. Sorry. Fruity little number aromatically. All tropical like with banana, stonefruits, fig and ripe lemon. Smells like you should tick a swizzle stick … Continue reading
2010 Evans & Tate Redbrook Margaret River Chardonnay
Uses fruit drawn from the central and southern parts of the Margaret River. Wild ferment, some solids and new French oak. Almost never a bad recipe. Lime, pear, white stonefruits and almond meal. A squeeze of grapefruit provides the acidity. … Continue reading
2012 Domaine Chandon Chardonnay
I’m in the Yarra Valley for the second annual Chandon Sparkling Summit at the moment. It’s a well run event and I’ll write more about it soon. With over 90% of their production consisting of sparkling wines it’s easy to … Continue reading