2017 Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay

Brilliant very pale straw, almost water like colour with distinctive greenish highlights to the edges. Intense aromas of delicate white peach, nectarine and hints of grapefruit intermix with gun flint, biscuity nougat, faint cashew and spice notes. Elegant, refined and fresh yet possessing an underlying richness that builds across the palate. Vibrant, lightly creamed mouthfeel with flavours of fleshy white peach and nectarine overlaid by citrusy nougat characters. Elements of biscuity oak, gun flint, subtle cashew and mineral add sophistication. Tight and fine finish with precise acidity. Concludes with a long and complex aftertaste. Winner of 4 trophies at the 2018 Royal Melbourne Wine Show including the Douglas Seabrook Trophy for Best Single Vineyard Wine and Best Chardonnay at show.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews…
This is one of Australia's most exciting vineyards. Many Tasmanian chardonnay producers struggle in managing acidity, Tolpuddle simply makes it an essential part of the wine, serving to highlight to highlight the nectarine, white peach and grapefruit flavours. Likewise, oak is an incidental part, serving to delicately frame the fruit. Drink by 2025.
98 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion