2001 Jacob's Creek Chardonnay Reserve

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Monday, March 22, 2004 - Portfolio Ref # AUS D1
Setting: WSET Diploma / Mock Exam
Appearance: bright, medium+ intensity lemon yellow core - vibrant, almost no rim, higher viscosity
Nose: clean, higher intensity, oak aged, lemon notes, alcoholic heat
Palate: clean, dry, lemon, charred oak, mineral notes, acid is almost crisp with higher alcohol (13.8%?), very evident use of oak, full bodied with a long finish, balanced citrus fruit element, good balance
Comments: Blind tasting notes: California Chardonnay, Sonoma/Napa (higher appellation than just California), 2000 vintage that can keep for at least 3 more years, $20
Actual alcohol is 14.5% !!! actual price is $23.95

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