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2002 Bass Valley Estate SWG Chardonnay

Gippsland, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen
Closure: Cork

An exceptional Chardonnay from this tiny Gippsland producer.

We are somewhat perplexed as to the marketing advantage of labelling this wine as vintage “2001+1” (which actually means vintage 2002!). Nevertheless, winemaker Roger Cutler has produced an exceptional Chardonnay. Bright pale straw colour. Superb nose of spicy oak followed by cashew, melon, fig and butterscotch, showing very good barrel ferment character. Mouthfilling palate – velvet smooth creamy texture, with excellent concentration of fig, ripe melon and spice, with strong cling peach back palate. Crisp acid finish followed by exceptionally long aftertaste.
Cellar 3-4 years (2006-2007)
Alc/Vol: 14.5%

RATING: 97/100

VALUE: XXXXX/5