Category Archives: Chardonnay

2004 Arras Blanc de Blancs

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Eight years on lees. Complexity via maturation. The delicate profile of the Chardonnay fruit sits under rich and nutty autolysis derived character. Buttery brioche, green apple, marzipan and caramel with savoury toasted sourdough joining ginger spice and grapefruit on the … Continue reading →

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2013 Ravensworth Tumbarumba Chardonnay

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Surprised that I couldn’t find a decent bottle image for this. Having said that, it is only the second release of a Ravensworth Tumbarumba Chardonnay. I’ll leave the explanation of the wine to vigneron Bryan Martin. He really has written … Continue reading →

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2012 Hill-Smith Estate Eden Valley Chardonnay

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Leaner and more linear than the Adelaide Hills model yet still has some creaminess. Orchard fruits, sourdough, melon and nougat with a wheat germ aftertaste. A strong line of acid and good mineral presence but…the oak sits firm and heavy … Continue reading →

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2012 Hill-Smith Estate Adelaide Hills Chardonnay

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

The kind of Chardonnay that will make a lot of consumers happy without being flabby or formless. Slightly buttery but has the requisite acid/mineral definition to prevent the flavours from going off the rails. White peach, apple and praline with … Continue reading →

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2013 Mawson’s The Vickers Limestone Coast Chardonnay

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

No website as yet. Fruity, sweet and simple. Lemon drops, pears, butterscotch, vanilla. On the sweet side with acidity sweeping up after syrupy-ness. Ok in a ‘factory made’ kind of way and I suspect you’ll find it discounted at retail. … Continue reading →

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2013 Mayer Bloody Hill Chardonnay

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

So far the 2013 Yarra Valley Chardonnays I’ve tasted have been on the fruitier side. Which will please certain drinkers of course. I’m more a fan of what the previous three vintages have offered, but it’s early days yet. Peachier … Continue reading →

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2013 McWilliam’s Appellation Series Tumbarumba Chardonnay

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

When too much Tumbarumba Chardonnay just isn’t enough. Even though they’re not the dominant flavour, green apple skins mark the wine. They’re joined by ripe melon, figs, white peach and scotch fingers. Plenty of flavour and persistent woodspice. Some pillowy … Continue reading →

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2012 Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Chardonnay

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

I never did get around to tasting the critically acclaimed 2011 release so I can’t offer much in terms of comparisons. I can however say that this wine stands up excellently in and of itself. More clarity and detail than … Continue reading →

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2012 Seppelt Jaluka Chardonnay

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Chardonnay from the cool climes of Henty in south-western Victoria. Such an under-valued Australian wine region. This is fuller and sweeter than the previous release. I’m not as fond of it on account of an uneveness and lesser persistence. Aromatically … Continue reading →

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2013 Bobar Yarra Valley Chardonnay

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

“Inquisitive Man has so extended the range and depth of human knowledge that it is impossible for a single mind to comprehend its entirety; that being so, it would seem essential that some should attempt to create a synthesis of … Continue reading →

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