Flametree
Margaret River Chardonnay
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
Funky solids notes on nose. The palate was just medium weight with grapefruit, under ripe stone fruits and plenty of acid reflecting its youth. Would cellar for up to 5 years - not sure how much mid palate fruit would be left by then. Good modest price drinking and great QPR at $21 AUD. Had another bottle 174 weeks later. Has filled out nicely since the previous tasting. Amazing quality for the price. Now rated at 92 points.
Funky solids notes on nose. The palate was just medium weight with grapefruit, under ripe stone fruits and plenty of acid reflecting its youth. Would cellar for up to 5 years - not sure how much mid palate fruit would be left by then. Good modest price drinking and great QPR at $21 AUD. Had another bottle 174 weeks later. Has filled out nicely since the previous tasting. Amazing quality for the price. Now rated at 92 points.
Jan 23rd, 2021
Citrus , peach , 8 mths in barrel . . Subtle . Long
Citrus , peach , 8 mths in barrel . . Subtle . Long
Jul 6th, 2014
Lovely well developed nose with a light to medium color with a medium well developed and complex body with a long aftertaste.
Lovely well developed nose with a light to medium color with a medium well developed and complex body with a long aftertaste.
Oct 6th, 2018Lots of notes going on here. Pours a 'dehydrated straw' color into the glass. This one has a buttery nose, with peach and a hint of apricot. The entry is pretty luscious, some butter, peach, mango, ginger, and mid-palate that is a little more limestone and mineral-rich with an herbal side showing. The finish is dry, white pepper, very satisfying. More rounded start, drier finish. Has a little bit for everyone who goes to this wine. Not much of an expert in the field of Aussie Chardonnay, but this one is quite enjoyable.
Lots of notes going on here. Pours a 'dehydrated straw' color into the glass. This one has a buttery nose, with peach and a hint of apricot. The entry is pretty luscious, some butter, peach, mango, ginger, and mid-palate that is a little more limestone and mineral-rich with an herbal side showing. The finish is dry, white pepper, very satisfying. More rounded start, drier finish. Has a little bit for everyone who goes to this wine. Not much of an expert in the field of Aussie Chardonnay, but this one is quite enjoyable.
Feb 24th, 2018Nice on the nose but not as nice to drink, the finish is too strong...
Nice on the nose but not as nice to drink, the finish is too strong...
May 10th, 2017Could pass for Pouilly-Fuissé. Energetic. Hibiscus flower. Discrete oak.
Could pass for Pouilly-Fuissé. Energetic. Hibiscus flower. Discrete oak.
Mar 11th, 2016Buttery aroma with oak. Tastes of oak and mild pears. Nice wine with character.
Buttery aroma with oak. Tastes of oak and mild pears. Nice wine with character.
Feb 29th, 2016
More Chablis in style as the wood is really subtle, but rich on the palate, good acid, great length. A very elegant and inexpensive Chardonnay.
More Chablis in style as the wood is really subtle, but rich on the palate, good acid, great length. A very elegant and inexpensive Chardonnay.
Sep 5th, 2015Buttery balance in acidity neutral oak
Buttery balance in acidity neutral oak
Aug 14th, 2015