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Yarra Valley Chardonnay

9.28 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria, 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
Ron R
9.5

This wine has relaxed significantly since I last tasted it 9 months ago. Straight up burg in a glass - outstanding on every level. Clearly, we need to buy and hold these.

This wine has relaxed significantly since I last tasted it 9 months ago. Straight up burg in a glass - outstanding on every level. Clearly, we need to buy and hold these.

Jan 15th, 2023
Ron R
9.3

This is almost an instant replay of the 19 vintage, just that it took 24 hrs to get there.
Yesterday, I found it to be too sharp, and in need of cheese/food. After 24hrs, it’s still riveting, but in a much more controlled manner. Citrus fruits dominate, along with a flinty mid-palate. In the less than $30 bracket, this is tough to better. Additionally, based on its presentation, I would expect this to further improve over the next 15 or so years. Australia at its very best.

This is almost an instant replay of the 19 vintage, just that it took 24 hrs to get there.
Yesterday, I found it to be too sharp, and in need of cheese/food. After 24hrs, it’s still riveting, but in a much more controlled manner. Citrus fruits dominate, along with a flinty mid-palate. In the less than $30 bracket, this is tough to better. Additionally, based on its presentation, I would expect this to further improve over the next 15 or so years. Australia at its very best.

Apr 9th, 2022
Greg

Purity abounds. Killer finish. Great juice.

Purity abounds. Killer finish. Great juice.

Oct 2nd, 2021
Dawn E.

So delicious! An absolute favorite Chard presents with no oak, crisp and nicely balanced between fruit and minerals!
After 2 days of no hummingbirds, finally had one today! Keep those feeders up!

So delicious! An absolute favorite Chard presents with no oak, crisp and nicely balanced between fruit and minerals!
After 2 days of no hummingbirds, finally had one today! Keep those feeders up!

Sep 27th, 2021
John Berghoff

John had this 3 years ago

John had this 3 years ago

May 28th, 2021
Matt Sterr

Matt had this 3 years ago

Matt had this 3 years ago

Apr 24th, 2021
Laura Purdy

Laura had this 8 days ago

Laura had this 8 days ago

Mar 22nd, 2024
Igor Andronov

Igor had this a year ago

Igor had this a year ago

Jan 28th, 2023