2017 Melville Chardonnay Estate

Community Tasting Notes (10) Avg Score: 91 points

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  11/4/2023 - snamnoum@gmail.com wrote: 91 Points

  Lean and crisp Chardonnay with lots of lees character.
  
  Aromas of green and yellow apple, green mango, lemon pith, grapefruit, yogurt, sourdough, and macadamia nut.
  
  On the palate this wine is both bright and rich. Medium+ acidity, medium to full bodied, bone dry with a long, complex finish. The lees contact really adds a nutty richness that plays nicely against the leanness and acidity. This will continue to age nicely.

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  10/6/2023 - marshalc Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Getting even better

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  6/9/2022 - marshalc Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Aging nicely

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  10/8/2021 - Plasmatini Likes this wine: 90 Points

  A little barnyard-y on the nose, in a good way. Lots of bright crisp citrus. Almost tart, but nicely balanced. Very little oak and vanilla. Fresh, long lingering finish.

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  4/11/2021 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Light golden yellow in color. Full, forward & fragrant nose of ripe fruit aromas of apples, lemons/limes & pears with overtones of floral notes of honeysuckle, minerals, stony, spices, a hint of butter, roasted hazelnuts & a hint of vanilla in the background. Medium-light body of a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe fruit flavors of tart green apples, lemons/lime & some pineapple, spices, honey, minerals & a touch of vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present but should continue to development further with a few more years of additional aging if stored properly. Very good QPR as well.

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