Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
93
The 2015 release was again produced at Oakridge by Chardonnay master David Bicknell, a slightly fuller wine than previous years with great texture and mouthfeel. A light...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
The Oakridge Single Vineyard wines are consistently good, the 2014 Willowlake release is spectacular. On the nose you are met with lemon blossom and nectarine with background clotted cream, wood...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
91
Light yellow in the glass with wood smoke, a touch of sulphide and taut nectarine fruit on the nose. The palate has trademark powdery acidity and mineral drive that is...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
94
The majority of the wine is from the Stevens Road and Lagan vineyards, the wine saw a portion of new oak (21 %) and was matured on lees for 9...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
David Bicknell is a Chardonnay master, with a line of consistency through all the wines produced at Oakridge, there is a less is more' approach with wines that showcase fruit...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
This wine has a structure and elegance that sets it apart from other wines, it has all the elements of a great Chardonnay, attractive stone fruits, piercing citrus acidity and...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
95
Chardonnay from the Macedon Ranges needs time, with the 13 release from Athletes of Wine really starting to hit its straps with mineral and youthful acidity now integrated with richer...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
97
If someone said i could get wine from only one Australian Vineyard i would pick Drumborg in Henty, Victoria. The site produces some of the most compelling wines in the...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
90
This is the current release Chardonnay from Cope Williams, which is amazing given it is now 10 years old ! A straw yellow in colour with a...
Chardonnay
PE
Patrick Eckel
December 07, 2024
Wine Rating
96
Over the last 5 years Xanadu has really enhanced its reputation with a string of excellent releases. The wine is built for the cellar and an amalgamation of quality winemaking...