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2001 Nepenthe Vineyards Unwooded Chardonnay
Adelaide Hills, South Australia,
AUSTRALIA
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen
Closure: Cork
A well made Chardonnay. Bright straw colour, with delicate green hue. Lifted nose, displaying strong varietal character. Top notes of peach, melon and spice, with tropical fruit end note. The palate is relatively straightforward, with moderate length. Clean acid finish, followed by melon, citrus aftertaste.Cellar 1-2 years (2002-2003).
RATING: 88/100
VALUE: XXX/5
Retasted 5/12/2002
Bright deep straw colour with some bottle developed characteristics evident. Aroma of fig and melon with just a hint of tropical fruit. . On the palate the tropical fruit flavours are evident with fig and melon flavours persisting with some yeast lees evident. The acidity is falling away. Fig and melon aftertaste.
Drink. (2002)
Alc.Vol. 14%
RATING: 80/100
VALUE: XX/5