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1999 Yarra Glen Grand Chardonnay
Yarra Valley, Victoria,
AUSTRALIA
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen
Closure: Cork
Bright deep straw colour, with brassy gold colour, showing some oxidative handling. Aroma of butterscotch, yeast lees, cashews and melon. On the palate, flavours of melon, citrus and lees. Clean acid finish. Aftertaste of nut and lees. Cellar 1 – 2 years.
RATING: 88/100
VALUE: XXX/5
Retasted: August 2002
Deep brassy gold colour. Distinct aroma of butterscotch, honeycomb and hazelnut, showing bottle developed characteristics. The palate is generous, showing developed character. There is a slight bitterness on the back palate, with a touch of citrus emerging. Long oxidised flor, butterscotch aftertaste.
Cellar 1-2 years (2003-2004)
Alc/Vol: 13.5%
RATING: 88/100
VALUE: XXX/5