Oakridge

864 Block A6 Willowlake Vineyard Chardonnay

9.213 ratings
9.38 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
Bob McDonald

Similar notes to 71 weeks ago. The citric acid which was more noticeable back then has softened and has kept this Chardonnay fresh and youthful at 9 years of age. Still delicate with those mealy nutty notes - more citrus/grapefruit than stone fruit, although under ripe white peach notes starting to develop. Will go on for a couple more years.

Similar notes to 71 weeks ago. The citric acid which was more noticeable back then has softened and has kept this Chardonnay fresh and youthful at 9 years of age. Still delicate with those mealy nutty notes - more citrus/grapefruit than stone fruit, although under ripe white peach notes starting to develop. Will go on for a couple more years.

Aug 12th, 2021
Bob McDonald

Mid lemon in colour. Some mealy funky notes. On the palate sweet citrus on palate with profound intensity and very long with medium plus acidity. Blossoming at 8 years of age from one of Australia’s best Chardonnay makers and Chair of the Royal Brisbane Wine Show, David Bicknell. Post fermentation from 30% new French Oak barrels the wine was sulphured in situ to prevent malo conversion and preserve the natural high acidity. The following night overtones of pineapple juice.

Mid lemon in colour. Some mealy funky notes. On the palate sweet citrus on palate with profound intensity and very long with medium plus acidity. Blossoming at 8 years of age from one of Australia’s best Chardonnay makers and Chair of the Royal Brisbane Wine Show, David Bicknell. Post fermentation from 30% new French Oak barrels the wine was sulphured in situ to prevent malo conversion and preserve the natural high acidity. The following night overtones of pineapple juice.

Apr 1st, 2020
Bob McDonald

Mid Lemon in colour. Notes of Citrus fruit more than stone fruit. On the palate the wine making techniques using sulphur post fermentation to prevent malolactic conversion and preserving high acidity was used. M plus intensity on Palate but in the leaner style compared to Margaret River. Wine Maker David Bicknell was just awarded the Gourmet Traveller winemaker of the Year.

Mid Lemon in colour. Notes of Citrus fruit more than stone fruit. On the palate the wine making techniques using sulphur post fermentation to prevent malolactic conversion and preserving high acidity was used. M plus intensity on Palate but in the leaner style compared to Margaret River. Wine Maker David Bicknell was just awarded the Gourmet Traveller winemaker of the Year.

Sep 24th, 2017
Phil Green

Citrus, matchstick and subtle French oak

Citrus, matchstick and subtle French oak

Apr 22nd, 2015
Amanda Aguilera

Solid ferments 500 puncheon 20 new fruit generous minerally

Solid ferments 500 puncheon 20 new fruit generous minerally

May 1st, 2014
Jason Li

Nice wine.

Nice wine.

Apr 27th, 2017
Nicholas Evans

Lovely buttery Chardonnay

Lovely buttery Chardonnay

Dec 5th, 2015
Austin Black

Austin had this 9 years ago

Austin had this 9 years ago

Dec 24th, 2014
Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.8

Louis had this 10 years ago

Louis had this 10 years ago

Aug 17th, 2014
Ben Moroney

Ben had this 10 years ago

Ben had this 10 years ago

May 9th, 2014