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In our present state
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We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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2012 Mayer Bloody Hill Yarra Valley Chardonnay
I like the Mayer Bloody Hill Chardonnay. There’s a little trademark funk here but mostly it just comes across as unforced and sessionable. That’s why I’ve already purchased and consumed three bottles. All the Mayer wines are unfined and unfiltered with no sulphur used … Continue reading
2011 TarraWarra Reserve Chardonnay
This is Clare Halloran’s most accomplished effort to date. If I had to choose just three Yarra Valley Chardonnys to cellar from the 2011 vintage I would pick this, the Oakridge Funder & Diamond and the Hoddles Creek 1er. That’s esteemed company. Linear … Continue reading
2012 Bobar Yarra Valley Chardonnay
Here come the warm jets. Or the 2012 Yarra Valley Chardonnays as the case may be. This is untamed, cloudy, textural wine from Tom and Sally Belford. It’s not confronting though, just delicious. Not really about detail in flavour or … Continue reading
2011 Mistletoe Reserve Chardonnay
Apart from Lake’s Folly, Tyrrell’s Vat 47 and De Iuliis I don’t drink much in the way of Hunter Chardonnay. I find the friendly fruitiness of most examples not quite to my taste. Which doesn’t make them bad per se. It’s … Continue reading
2010 Pattes Loup 1er Cru Montmains Chablis
I’m fond of Thomas Pico’s wines and it’s no secret that the 2010 vintage was a beauty for Chablis. This is a quite opulent example from the region but there’s still enough acidity, form and length. A first it’s all … Continue reading
2011 d’Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Chardonnay
It’s had its ups and downs, the d’Arenberg Lucky Lizard Chardonnay. I tasted a 2007 at the winery’s 100th birthday celebrations last year and it was looking very smart indeed. The flavour and aroma profile of this 2011 release is reminiscent … Continue reading
2012 Oakridge The Parish of Gruyere Chardonnay
Exclusive to Coles and subsidiaries. Quite a coup for them really. From the Gruyere area of the Yarra Valley surrounding the Warramate Hills (as the name suggests). Fermented with natural yeasts and left on lees for nine months. The French … Continue reading
2011 Angullong Chardonnay
I misread this wine yesterday and gave it a retaste this morning after reading another review from one whose palate I respect – even if we don’t always agree. I’m of the opinion that wine is a dialogue and that … Continue reading
2011 Printhie MCC Chardonnay
MCC = Mount Canobolas Collection. It’s Printhie’s Reserve Range although I applaud them for not putting the word “Reserve” on the label. Such a hackneyed term in wine. Grapefruit, nectarine, almonds and a little mandarin. Some refined sulphides and spice. Oak is in … Continue reading
2012 Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay
If you aren’t enamoured with the leaner style of Australian Chardonnay that is currently in vogue and are seeking a more lavish and voluptuous approach at an affordable price then you could do worse than this effort from Montalto. It’s ripe but … Continue reading