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2003 Dalwhinnie Chardonnay
Moonambel, Victoria,
AUSTRALIA
$37. 99
Bottle
$455.88 Dozen
Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2007-2008)
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Cork
Bright golden colour with gold hue. Aroma of honey and yeast lees followed by a hint of toast. The palate is quite dry, relying on the secondary flavour profile. Flavours of hazelnut, lees, biscuit and honeycomb appear. Clean finish. Honeycomb and almond aftertaste.
Cellar 2-3 years (2008-2009)
Alc/Vol: 13.5%
Bright gold colour showing early development character. Aroma of yeast lees and hazelnut, followed by a hint of butterscotch. Flavours of fig, yeast lees and cashew followed by a hint of citrus on the back palate. Soft acid finish. Aftertaste of yeast lees and cashew.
Rating: 89
Other Reviews...
An elegant, fine wine; stone fruit, subtle oak, and lingering, citrussy acidity seamlessly interwoven; good length.
Rating 94
Drink 2009
"James Halliday - 2007 Australian Wine Companion"