2013 Balnaves of Coonawarra Chardonnay

Brilliant pale straw colour with a very faint tinge of green around the edges and a watery hue. The nose is beautifully scented with lifted aromas of white peach, dried honey, cashew and nougat to the fore over hints of light butterscotch and spice. Medium weighted bright white peach flavours dominate the palate overlaying dried honey, citrusy nougat, cashew and spice. Fresh dry finish. Excellent length with a long citrusy nougat, white peach, dried honey, light hazelnut and spice aftertaste.
Cellar 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews….
Hand-picked, whole bunch-pressed direct to Louis Latour barriques (30% new), part wild, part bayanus cultured yeast. White peach and fresh grapefruit flavours glide across the tongue, the finish fresh, the oak controlled. Has flourished over the past year, elegance the key word. Drink by 2020.
95 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion