Robert Oatley
Margaret River Chardonnay
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
An excellent modern rendition of Margaret River Chardonnay. Oak is there but not overpowering blending nicely with the stone fruit. Robert And Sandy Oatley became billionaires when they sold Rosemount to Southcorp (Penfolds and Lindemans) and since then Rosemount hardly exists 😟😟. Anyway this is their new venture on a much smaller scale. Bob Oatley died in 2016 aged 87. Apart from Wine the Oatleys have a huge legacy with ocean yacht racing with “Wild Oats” winning 8 Sydney to Hobart line honours.
An excellent modern rendition of Margaret River Chardonnay. Oak is there but not overpowering blending nicely with the stone fruit. Robert And Sandy Oatley became billionaires when they sold Rosemount to Southcorp (Penfolds and Lindemans) and since then Rosemount hardly exists 😟😟. Anyway this is their new venture on a much smaller scale. Bob Oatley died in 2016 aged 87. Apart from Wine the Oatleys have a huge legacy with ocean yacht racing with “Wild Oats” winning 8 Sydney to Hobart line honours.
Aug 6th, 2018Nice little entry level Chard. Fresh and light with a bit of cream and spice on the nose. Need +\+ acid with green apple and walnut on the palate. Finish is a touch short and heavy on green Apple skin.
Nice little entry level Chard. Fresh and light with a bit of cream and spice on the nose. Need +\+ acid with green apple and walnut on the palate. Finish is a touch short and heavy on green Apple skin.
Mar 7th, 2018
Bob and Sandy Oatley, founders of Rosemount Estate, began their next wine venture to pay tribute to the many terrific regions of Australia and the grapes most suited to the terroir, Margaret River being one of those regions. Aromas of white flesh fruits with citrus and spice. On the palate apple, pear and some peach flavors with citrusy accents and smoky oak notes. Nice weight, balance and richness, medium finish. Great value.
Bob and Sandy Oatley, founders of Rosemount Estate, began their next wine venture to pay tribute to the many terrific regions of Australia and the grapes most suited to the terroir, Margaret River being one of those regions. Aromas of white flesh fruits with citrus and spice. On the palate apple, pear and some peach flavors with citrusy accents and smoky oak notes. Nice weight, balance and richness, medium finish. Great value.
Jul 14th, 2017
By FAR one of my most favorite Chardonnay's I have ever tasted. (It might have something to do with paddling down the Margaret River when I was 15) The nose has slight fruit with a nice amount of acid on the palate with peach. What a great wine to sip on.
By FAR one of my most favorite Chardonnay's I have ever tasted. (It might have something to do with paddling down the Margaret River when I was 15) The nose has slight fruit with a nice amount of acid on the palate with peach. What a great wine to sip on.
May 30th, 2014
375mL. Premium wine sold on United flights. This was surprisingly good. Kind of understated. Reminded me of an austere Meursault. Light touch on the oak.
375mL. Premium wine sold on United flights. This was surprisingly good. Kind of understated. Reminded me of an austere Meursault. Light touch on the oak.
Aug 24th, 2019
Admittedly, drinking this out of a tumbler in a hotel room in tropical conditions may not do it justice. Understated nose but plenty of stone fruit flavour on the palate with a stroke of nectarine through the middle and a bit of nuttiness. Decent enough.
Admittedly, drinking this out of a tumbler in a hotel room in tropical conditions may not do it justice. Understated nose but plenty of stone fruit flavour on the palate with a stroke of nectarine through the middle and a bit of nuttiness. Decent enough.
May 9th, 2018Lovely pear, apple and melon fruit with high toned acidity and touches of smoky mineral.Some barrel influnce in the back. Great balance and value.
Lovely pear, apple and melon fruit with high toned acidity and touches of smoky mineral.Some barrel influnce in the back. Great balance and value.
Mar 15th, 2017