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2013 Hoddles Creek Estate Chardonnay
The quality and value for money of the Hoddles Creek Estate Chardonnay might become monotonous if it weren’t for the vintage variations captured so deftly each year. We’re very much in the white peach and ruby grapefruit spectrum with this … Continue reading
2012 Twisted Gum Chardonnay
One can’t help but get the feeling that this is attempting to be Chablisesque. And I’ve never encountered an Australian wine that tastes like Chablis. Skinny, and positively bristling with slightly green acidity. Flavour is light on and centres on … Continue reading
2013 Evans & Tate Metricup Road Chardonnay
Regional if unremarkable Margaret River Chardonnay. Driven by primary fruit with an inexpensive oak overlay. Smells and tastes of peaches, melon, lemons and wood-spice, French vanilla, butterscotch and toast courtesy of barrel work. Neat as you like with a gently … Continue reading
2012 Marchand & Burch Porongurups Chardonnay
Sterling Chardonnay from the Porongurups subregion of the Great Southern. Deserves to be served in a big burgundy bowl and given time to breathe. Somewhat coy at first but eventually latent intensity and power come to the fore. Ginger spiced … Continue reading
2013 McPherson Chapter Three Chardonnay
Sweet, oaky Chardonnay from the Strathbogie ranges. Crème caramel, coconut, figs, peach and pineapple. Creamed rice texture. Toasty, biscuity barrel work. Not my sort of Chardonnay and lacking in the finesse stakes but would make plenty of drinkers happy. 87 … Continue reading
2012 Alkoomi Frankland River Chardonnay
The Great Southern isn’t necessarily among the initial regions that come to mind when you’re thinking about Chardonnay but I can’t see any reason for that to remain the case in the long term. Butter, bran and porridge (breakfast wine?) … Continue reading
2013 De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Chardonnay
A few years ago I considered De Bortoli’s Estate Chardonnay to be a little on the lean side – we’re talking the 2010 vintage. My opinion has changed over time to the point where I’m actually slightly challenged by the … Continue reading
2013 Stefano Lubiana Primavera Chardonnay
There’s a distinct lack of coverage when it comes to Stefano Lubiana on WWEI. I wish that wasn’t the case. Grapes come from a biodynamically tended vineyard overlooking the Derwent River in southern Tasmania Adroit lees work impresses, adding a … Continue reading
2012 Luke Lambert Yarra Valley Chardonnay
Luke Lambert continues chalking up the runs with these new wines. This is superior to last year’s inaugural Chardonnay. It comes from a vineyard in the Upper Yarra near Gembrook. Don’t expect anything fruity. It’s precise and extremely textural – not … Continue reading
2013 Drake Samson Yarra Valley Chardonnay
The second lot of releases heralding the partnership of Aria Sommelier Matt Dunne, winemaker Mac Forbes and all-rounder Nicholas Crampton. Nicholas’ wife is apparently as fond of her Chardonnay as I am so this should keep her happy. It comes … Continue reading