Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Carrying the distinct flavour of ripe summer fruits and honeydew melon, this wine is aptly named. Supported with secondary flavours of honeydew melon, toffee and pie crust, the wine is simply irresistible. Unlike the 2014, the oak treatment is quite restrained, with only subtle woody notes, and a divine malolactic creaminess left on the palate. The mouthfeel is quite luxurious, although I would have liked to see a little more acidity in the wine. A sublime chardonnay.
Carrying the distinct flavour of ripe summer fruits and honeydew melon, this wine is aptly named. Supported with secondary flavours of honeydew melon, toffee and pie crust, the wine is simply irresistible. Unlike the 2014, the oak treatment is quite restrained, with only subtle woody notes, and a divine malolactic creaminess left on the palate. The mouthfeel is quite luxurious, although I would have liked to see a little more acidity in the wine. A sublime chardonnay.
Jun 14th, 2016Toasty oak and melon aromas predominate with subtle guava and vanilla undertones. Soft creamy palette with a luxurious mouthfeel and buttery malolactic characteristics contributing to a subdued acid balance. Another wine that will benefit from some more bottle time.
I'm not the worlds biggest Chardonnay fan, so it's difficult to be enthusiastic about this wine, although I'm sure it is more than competent.
Toasty oak and melon aromas predominate with subtle guava and vanilla undertones. Soft creamy palette with a luxurious mouthfeel and buttery malolactic characteristics contributing to a subdued acid balance. Another wine that will benefit from some more bottle time.
I'm not the worlds biggest Chardonnay fan, so it's difficult to be enthusiastic about this wine, although I'm sure it is more than competent.
