Nugan Estate

Single Vineyard Drover's Hut Chardonnay

9.128 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Riverina, Big Rivers, New South Wales, Australia
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Wow! Super crisp and fresh. Lemon, green apple, salted caramel, iron, white flowers. Has aged very gracefully as well. Insane value.

Wow! Super crisp and fresh. Lemon, green apple, salted caramel, iron, white flowers. Has aged very gracefully as well. Insane value.

1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2018
Laura Valensisi

Turns out, I like Chardonnays. I had it paired with scallops crudo. I perfect combination. It you think you don't like Chardonnays, try ones outside of the U.S. They are generally smoother and crisper than the American ones I've tried. This 2012 vintage of Nugan Chardonnay was delicious. It was fresh and a perfect beginning to a delicious meal.

Turns out, I like Chardonnays. I had it paired with scallops crudo. I perfect combination. It you think you don't like Chardonnays, try ones outside of the U.S. They are generally smoother and crisper than the American ones I've tried. This 2012 vintage of Nugan Chardonnay was delicious. It was fresh and a perfect beginning to a delicious meal.

1 person found it helpfulMay 18th, 2015
Melany Davidson

Loved. Covid-19

Loved. Covid-19

Mar 29th, 2020
ESF
9.1

Very impressive & delicious / over delivered for price $12! plenty of richness here even though I believe it has not seen [much] oak (perhaps neutral?), zippy zesty lemon curd, yellow apple, yellow pear, pineapple, vanilla, some sort of mild exotic [subtle] spice - honeyed and decadent for the style. Balanced and delightful thru finish - go find some!

Very impressive & delicious / over delivered for price $12! plenty of richness here even though I believe it has not seen [much] oak (perhaps neutral?), zippy zesty lemon curd, yellow apple, yellow pear, pineapple, vanilla, some sort of mild exotic [subtle] spice - honeyed and decadent for the style. Balanced and delightful thru finish - go find some!

Jul 3rd, 2019
Jason Brater

Unoaked Chardonnay. Smells of sweet green fruit. Tastes of lemon, green apple, and pear. Lots of Vanilla/pineapple at the finish, especially as warming. Crazy good for this price!

Unoaked Chardonnay. Smells of sweet green fruit. Tastes of lemon, green apple, and pear. Lots of Vanilla/pineapple at the finish, especially as warming. Crazy good for this price!

Jul 6th, 2018
Mel Morelli

Pineapple and fruit and then as it warms up vanilla caramel with a touch of strawberry. Wow. Super good.

Pineapple and fruit and then as it warms up vanilla caramel with a touch of strawberry. Wow. Super good.

May 16th, 2018
Shana Frank

Rip my beloved wine shop

Rip my beloved wine shop

Aug 21st, 2017
Kevin Dupont

Unoaked and very good! Great pick tonight!

Unoaked and very good! Great pick tonight!

Nov 25th, 2016
Charlotte M

Excellent, tasty, and surprising. Weird non-cork

Excellent, tasty, and surprising. Weird non-cork

Oct 18th, 2015
Patrick Fitzsimmons

Buttery creamy with lots of tropical fruit.

Buttery creamy with lots of tropical fruit.

Apr 5th, 2015