1998 Rosemount Estate Orange Vineyard Chardonnay

An outstanding example of barrel ferment Chardonnay produced from Rosemount's Canobolas Vineyard at Orange. Bright deep straw colour. Intense aroma of yeast lees and toasted oak, followed by layers of spice and butterscotch. Mouthfilling palate flavours dominated by toasted oak, biscuit, cashews, almond and yeast lees, leaving in the background the ripe peach and melon flavours. Excellent balance with considerable complexity followed by a long smoky, toasted oak, almond and biscuit aftertaste. Cellar 3-4 years.