Chardonnay

Yarra Valley Victoria. Martingale Estate is located in the heart of the Yarra Valley in the sub region of Gruyere, focusing predominantly on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah from their 40 acre property of which 20 acres is under vine. While still supplying some of the Yarra’s finest labels with high quality fruit they have now decided to make a small amount of wine under their own label...

Alexander Valley, California, USA. For the past four decades, Matanzas Creek Winery has focused on creating site-expressive wines. Throughout the years our methodology has remained the same: utilize a range of vineyard clones and fermentation vessels, and explore new farming and winemaking techniques, to produce thoughtfully crafted, expressive, and balanced wines...

Margaret River, WA. M H's oldest vines have produced an alluring and powerful example of Margaret River Chardonnay. Aromas of ripe loquat and peach flesh give way to nuances of fresh pineapple and light brioche dough. The palate is multi-layered with ripe peach, crème caramel and underlying natural ferment characters. Textural layers are supported by persistent mineral acidity, combining power and grace...

Margaret River. W.A. Lifted aromas of sweetly spiced poached pear and white peach meld with lemon meringue pie with underlying wild ferment characters of brioche dough and grilled cashews. White peaches dominate on entry whilst flavours of preserved lemon, nectarine and crème brulee mesh together on a textured palate. The maritime influence of the site is evident via hints of ocean spray and citrus infused acidity, providing a finish that is long, balanced and focused...

Margaret River, WA. "Fluid, steely, spicy and textural at once. When I say textural I don’t mean creamy, but it has a velvety aspect to the mouthfeel. It’s bright, varietal, not overdone, not underdone. White peach, chalk, meal and cedar spice characters are all here but it moves moves through the mouth at a good clip, both impressing and pleasing as it goes..."

Margaret River, W.A. A lifted bouquet of ripe white peach, roasted cashew nougat with underlying notes of soft sweet dough leap from the glass. The fresh palate opens with intense peach and nectarine fruits with hints of ruby grapefruit, subtle texture from lees stirring in barrel adds complexity...

Yarra Valley, Victoria. Subtle grapefruit, lemon rind and citrus blossom with some flint and struck match. At the time of bottling, there was some fermentation aromas of banana and pineapple; however these will dissipate with time in bottle. Fresh and crunchy granny smith apples and sweet grapefruit flavours lead into a soft and creamy mouthfeel...

Hunter Valley, NSW. A restrained nose of white peach and rock melon with subtle spicy oak. The palate has stone-fruit flavours, well managed oak and precise acidity...

WINERY RATING

James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2010

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Stone fruit and citrus are harmoniously supported with considered winemaking building complexity, structure, texture and ultimately balance...