2 May 2014 2012 Banrock Station Chardonnay

2012 Banrock Station Chardonnay

May 2, 2014 By

2012 Banrock Station ChardonnayThe wine is straw yellow is like summer in a glass. The bright aromas of peach and tropical fruit carry over to the creamy palate which has just a hint of oak and a nice, bright, finish.

This is a food-friendly wine that is also nice as a summer sipper on a warm afternoon on the patio. For the price point, it would be affordable to grab a case and serve it all summer long.

Pairings: Seafood, chicken, bagels and lox brunch.

Style: White Wine

Grape Type(s): Chardonnay

Region: Riverland, South Australia

Price: $7

This wine was provided to me for sampling and I’m adding to my repertoire as it’s truly enjoyable.

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26 August 2011 2009 Jacob’s Creek Reserve Adelaide Hills Chardonnay

2009 Jacob’s Creek Reserve Adelaide Hills Chardonnay

August 26, 2011 By

I had the pleasure of sampling several Jacob’s Creek Reserve wines at a recent tasting and the 2009 Jacob’s Creek Reserve Adelaide Hills Chardonnay was among them.

As those of you who know me already know, I’m not a passionate fan of Chardonnays, especially oaky ones, so I had my reservations about sampling try this Australian oaked Chardonnay.

In the glass, the wine is a little greener in color than I’m used to seeing in Chardonnays of other regions.

On the nose, this wine is bold with lemons and yeasty notes.

On the palate, this Adelaide Hills wine is rich, sourdoughy with plums and Meyer lemons.  The finish is both nutty and crisp with oaky notes.

Around $11.

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