2001 Mount Cathedral Vineyards Chardonnay

Bright straw colour. Aroma of toasted oak, yeast lees and biscuit with a nuance of melon and ripe pineapple. Moderate palate length with flavours of melon and ripe pineapple again emerging. Dry with nutty background flavours of spice and hazelnut followed by cashew and biscuit. Whilst many of the ‘right’ layers are present in this wine, they seem to lack the concentration and depth.
Cellar 2-3 years (2005-2006)
Alc/Vol: 13.6%

RATING: 90/100

VALUE: XXXX/5

First Tasted: July 2003
The wine is showing a degree of complexity and sophistication of style. Bright pale straw colour. The nose displays complex barrel ferment character with aroma of biscuit, yeast lees and cashew nut. On the palate layers of cashews toasted oak, hazelnut and roast almonds. Excellent balance and clean acid finish, followed by an aftertaste of toasted oak, yeast lees and hazelnut.
Cellar 3-4 years (2005-2006)
Alc/Vol 13.6%
RATING: 93/100
VALUE: XXXX/5