Oakridge
Vineyard Series Willowlake Chardonnay
Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia
This Local Vineyard Series is a step down from his flagship 864 series. Struck match and other sulphidic funk characters. Somewhat of an Oakridge hallmark. The medium bodied palate is cleverly constructed with under ripe stone fruit, grapefruit and citrus. The first of 6.
This Local Vineyard Series is a step down from his flagship 864 series. Struck match and other sulphidic funk characters. Somewhat of an Oakridge hallmark. The medium bodied palate is cleverly constructed with under ripe stone fruit, grapefruit and citrus. The first of 6.
Nov 6th, 2022A reminder of what an excellent winemaker David Bicknell is particularly with Chardonnay. This was worked to some extent but not overdone. More in the citrus than stone fruit spectrum with a toasty overlay.
A reminder of what an excellent winemaker David Bicknell is particularly with Chardonnay. This was worked to some extent but not overdone. More in the citrus than stone fruit spectrum with a toasty overlay.
Mar 27th, 2021Another modern Australian Chardonnay like the recent Penfolds Bin 311 - flinty and reductive. On the palate Lemon Curd and under ripe stone fruit. With time and air the stone fruit became riper and sweeter. David Bicknell is one of Australia’s best winemakers particularly with Chardonnay. This is his budget Local Vineyard Series at only $32 per bottle. His premium range is called 864. Oakridge was recently named the best winery in Australia by The Real Review (Huon Hooke and Bob Campbell MW. ). Had another bottle on 22nd July 2023 (14 weeks later than first note) with notes as above. Modern, flinty and reductive. Had a 3rd bottle 51 weeks after the first tasting note on 6th April 2024, with similar impressions. Wonderful QPR from one of Australia’s best producers of Chardonnay.
Another modern Australian Chardonnay like the recent Penfolds Bin 311 - flinty and reductive. On the palate Lemon Curd and under ripe stone fruit. With time and air the stone fruit became riper and sweeter. David Bicknell is one of Australia’s best winemakers particularly with Chardonnay. This is his budget Local Vineyard Series at only $32 per bottle. His premium range is called 864. Oakridge was recently named the best winery in Australia by The Real Review (Huon Hooke and Bob Campbell MW. ). Had another bottle on 22nd July 2023 (14 weeks later than first note) with notes as above. Modern, flinty and reductive. Had a 3rd bottle 51 weeks after the first tasting note on 6th April 2024, with similar impressions. Wonderful QPR from one of Australia’s best producers of Chardonnay.
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