1999 Storm Ridge Unoaked Chardonnay

A well made wine, which is enjoyable drinking now. 70% Yarra Valley fruit is combined with 30% Mornington Peninsula fruit. Bright pale straw colour with green film. Aroma of peach, spice, melon and tropical fruits with a nut and yeast lees end note. Full bodied generous peach and melon flavours. Crisp acid finish followed by melon and peach aftertaste. Cellar 1-2 years.

Retasted: February 2001

Bright, straw colour. Excellent nose, with aroma of butterscotch, yeast lees, peach and melon. The palate is lighter than the nose suggests, with citrus, spice and yeast lees flavours dominant. The acidity is a touch high, but will settle down. Aftertaste of spice, nut and yeast lees. Cellar 3-4 years.

RATING: 86/100

VALUE: XXX/5