As before, it is so reduced and full of struck match that is hard to even evaluate, needs vigourous swirling, aerating and decanting just to become recognizable as Chardonnay, a shame. But I have worked this glass hard, and I think I can see a way to give it a 90, although I'm quite sure at the time of bottling it had the potential to be much higher. They still have work to do on the whole screwcap thing!!
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Snappy clove aromas. Next to Ridge Monte Bello 2013 Chard, that shows bigger and softer, with more gently integrated oak. Not insanelybzippy as I remember, but still super fresh and doesn’t feel anything but a primary youthful expression.
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Another excellent bottle of this wonderful Margaret River Chardonnay. Complex, generous, at the same time fresh and vibrant with lovely persistence and intensity. Drink or keep. 92-94
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12/26/2022 - Alan Partridge wrote: 94 Points
Wonderful Chardonnay. Taking on fantastic colour. Deep, rich intense fruit, but still acid and wonderful length and structure. Drink now
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11/16/2022 - winot wrote: 90 Points
As before, it is so reduced and full of struck match that is hard to even evaluate, needs vigourous swirling, aerating and decanting just to become recognizable as Chardonnay, a shame. But I have worked this glass hard, and I think I can see a way to give it a 90, although I'm quite sure at the time of bottling it had the potential to be much higher. They still have work to do on the whole screwcap thing!!
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8/27/2022 - nzinkgraf wrote:
Snappy clove aromas. Next to Ridge Monte Bello 2013 Chard, that shows bigger and softer, with more gently integrated oak. Not insanelybzippy as I remember, but still super fresh and doesn’t feel anything but a primary youthful expression.
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1/9/2022 - robferguson1 wrote: 92 Points
Tasty and longer life yet
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5/15/2021 - rossi.wine wrote: 93 Points
Another excellent bottle of this wonderful Margaret River Chardonnay. Complex, generous, at the same time fresh and vibrant with lovely persistence and intensity. Drink or keep. 92-94
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