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2018 Hill-Smith Estate Eden Valley Chardonnay

Eden Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen
Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2019-2023)
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Stelvin

An intensely flavoured and beautifully textured Eden Valley Chardonnay that delivers great value.

Around 40% of this wine was fermented and matured in new and 1-3 year old fine grained French barriques to add weight and texture, with the balance fermented in stainless steel to retain fruit freshness and vibrancy. Texture was further enhanced through extended lees contact.

Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. White peach, nectarine and dried honey aromas show good uplift with citrusy nougat, light cashew and spice notes ensuing. Much fuller than recent vintages, rich fleshy white peach, nectarine and dried honey flavours are delivered with intensity overlaying a back drop of nougat, citrus, faint cashew and subtle notions of gun flint. Texturally full and rounded with a sense of creaminess to the mouthfeel, it finishes dry with good freshness and a long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%