2012 Eagles Rest Chardonnay Maluna Block

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 93 points

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  9/4/2020 - trenta1982 Likes this wine:

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  12/27/2018 - Eric gene Noack Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Can i say old world ?
  Well, maybe not quite but it did remind me of those over oaked rubbish Chardonnays produced in the eighties, not in a bad way though.
  
  This one has oak and mineral on the nose
  Oak on the tongue
  Acid to the front, a grip in the middle, which I think is the oak.
  
  If you don't like an oaked Chardonnay than give this a pass.
  
  I am not a fan of oaked Chardonnays I just always think it is not necessary and kills the fruit flavours of the grape.
  
  Any way, this one is not unbearable.
  
  It is, however is finely balanced , the oak is the first thing that hits you, then a slight salty flavour a clean finish.
  The fruit is there somewhere , it really does not push through the oak.
  As I said, the wine is a fine balance between aggressive and passive .
  
  You can taste the quality and the effort to produce a better than average chardonnay.
  
  It's a bit heavier than your French variety so be prepared for something that is a little deeper and darker.
  
  Sells for around $50.00 but you can buy it cheaper.
  James Halliday 96 points.
  
  NOVEMBER 2019
  
  Still oak and fruit on the nose
  some minerals
  has not improved

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