A delicate, subdued nose of melons, toasty nuts and cashews. The palette has a big mouthfeel, but this example was still a little cold and closed, however this shows huge cellaring potential.
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Piccadilly Valley
Green apples and white flowers on the nose with some lovely funky notes as well that provide a nice complex approach. The palette is quite striking - being more mineral that the nose indicates it is going to be. The structure and texture are very good and the overall experience is one of elegance and finesse. Very tidy.
Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River
The pseudo-scientific bio-dynamic magical thinking does my head in, but in some cases, the practise does seem to bring with it an attention to detail from the winemakers that can ultimately improve the wines. It's a shame that the practitioners fall prey to the fallacy that the bio-dynamic mumbo jumbo is what is making the wines good, rather than good old fashioned focus. Unless of course it's just that the winemaker is good and the bio-dynamic crap isn't changing anything - either way, this wine is seriously good.
The nose starts with fantastic oak notes with peaches and a fabulous burgundian funk. The palette is a powerful mix of dried pears and dried peaches with a fantastic structure.
Really good. Now all they need to do is drop the imaginary bio-dynamic nonsense and accept that they are just really good winemakers.
2009 Penfolds Chardonnay Bin 311 92 Points
Australia, South Eastern
Pears and lemon on the nose with a bright mineral palette with an elegant finish.
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2006 Stefano Lubiana Chardonnay 92 Points
Australia, Tasmania
A delicate, subdued nose of melons, toasty nuts and cashews. The palette has a big mouthfeel, but this example was still a little cold and closed, however this shows huge cellaring potential.
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2008 Domaine Epis Chardonnay 92 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Macedon Ranges
Melon and citrus on the nose with a hint of oak in perfect proportion. The palette shows a delicate minerality with soft oak and nutty spice.
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2006 Toolangi Chardonnay 94 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Yarra Valley
A big explosion of stone fruits with a well integrated nutty oak. The palette is soft, with citrus and a perfect acidity.
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2008 Shadowfax Chardonnay Gippsland 93 Points
Australia, Victoria, Gippsland
A beautiful bright fruit and flowers nose with cashews backing it up. The palette is a austere citrus affair that is bright, exciting and complex.
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2008 Moorooduc Estate Chardonnay McIntyre Vineyard 92 Points
Australia, Victoria, Port Phillip, Mornington Peninsula
Pears and limes on the nose with a juicy melon palette with balanced oak and a rich finish.
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2008 Tapanappa Chardonnay Tiers 95 Points
Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Piccadilly Valley
Green apples and white flowers on the nose with some lovely funky notes as well that provide a nice complex approach. The palette is quite striking - being more mineral that the nose indicates it is going to be. The structure and texture are very good and the overall experience is one of elegance and finesse. Very tidy.
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2008 Cullen Wines Chardonnay Kevin John 97 Points
Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River
The pseudo-scientific bio-dynamic magical thinking does my head in, but in some cases, the practise does seem to bring with it an attention to detail from the winemakers that can ultimately improve the wines. It's a shame that the practitioners fall prey to the fallacy that the bio-dynamic mumbo jumbo is what is making the wines good, rather than good old fashioned focus. Unless of course it's just that the winemaker is good and the bio-dynamic crap isn't changing anything - either way, this wine is seriously good.
The nose starts with fantastic oak notes with peaches and a fabulous burgundian funk. The palette is a powerful mix of dried pears and dried peaches with a fantastic structure.
Really good. Now all they need to do is drop the imaginary bio-dynamic nonsense and accept that they are just really good winemakers.
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