2005 Water Wheel Chardonnay

Bright straw colour with water like hue. Lifted nose of spice, cinnamon, yeast lees and tropical fruit. Creamy palate texture, with flavours of cinnamon, butterscotch and tropical fruit emerging. Clean acid finish. Aftertaste of cinnamon, ripe peach and tropical fruit. Great value for money from this full bodied, ripe fruit style.
Cellar 2-3 years (2008-2009)
Alc/Vol: 13%

Other reviews...
A surprisingly fine white, the 2005 Chardonnay was aged in 300 liter used hogsheads, so the oak component is very subtle. Medium to full-bodied with ripe, honeyed pineapple, pear, and passion fruit characteristics, it reveals a nice texture, excellent acidity, and fine overall balance. Drink this fruity Chardonnay over the next year.
89 points.
Robert Parker
Wine Advocate #168 (Dec 2006)