Benefactor Cellars

South Eastern Australia Chardonnay

8.415 ratings
-no pro ratings
South Eastern, 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
Amy Mullins

A nice unoaky taste.

A nice unoaky taste.

Jul 4th, 2016
Kristin Peptis

2013 - Buttery and not too dry or overbearing, nice friendly drinking Chardonnay

2013 - Buttery and not too dry or overbearing, nice friendly drinking Chardonnay

Sep 21st, 2015
Dave Milz

Acidic, but decent.

Acidic, but decent.

Aug 12th, 2015
Paul H
8.2

I initially did not like the 2013 Benefactor. In the beginning the nose was not pleasing and had odd scent to it. However after realizing it was actually way too cold we allowed it to get to an appropriate temperature. When it reached a better temperature it opened up with some nice aromas of apples and I would say River rock. Once it opened up there were touches of Citrus, pears, apples and a touch of oak to the taste. This is not a fabulous Chardonnay but it is drinkable and hopefully a good conversation with friends will make it enjoyable all the more. #Australian #chardonnay

I initially did not like the 2013 Benefactor. In the beginning the nose was not pleasing and had odd scent to it. However after realizing it was actually way too cold we allowed it to get to an appropriate temperature. When it reached a better temperature it opened up with some nice aromas of apples and I would say River rock. Once it opened up there were touches of Citrus, pears, apples and a touch of oak to the taste. This is not a fabulous Chardonnay but it is drinkable and hopefully a good conversation with friends will make it enjoyable all the more. #Australian #chardonnay

Jun 18th, 2015
Stephanie Hinze

Surprisingly tasty! Crisp at first but a nice buttery finish.

Surprisingly tasty! Crisp at first but a nice buttery finish.

Jun 13th, 2015
Jen Scott

I should have known better than to trust a store's description over my personal regional preference. Australian wines just don't do it for me.

I should have known better than to trust a store's description over my personal regional preference. Australian wines just don't do it for me.

May 22nd, 2015
Maniac TJ

Dry, very light flavored.
Nice for sipping, with bit of a bite

Dry, very light flavored.
Nice for sipping, with bit of a bite

Apr 9th, 2015
Glenn Knoblauch

Glenn had this 9 years ago

Glenn had this 9 years ago

Sep 26th, 2015
S.
8.6

S. had this 9 years ago

S. had this 9 years ago

Sep 25th, 2015
Eric Lai

Eric had this 9 years ago

Eric had this 9 years ago

Sep 5th, 2015