d’Arenberg Pollyanna Polly Sparkling NV
Label change after LVMH got a bit upset with cheeky Chester previously calling this bubbles “Dadd.” Now this one honours his mum Pauline, who was better known as Pollyanna Polly. […]
Tag Archives: Chardonnay
West Cape Howe Styx Gully Chardonnay 2015
Chris De Burgh was on the radio the other night when I was channel surfing in the car: “Don’t pay the Ferryman! Don’t even fix a price. Don’t pay the […]
Toolangi Emanai 2015
Made at Yering Station from fruit sourced at the Dixon Creek estate. Chardonnay and Viognier, co fermented and aged in oak for 4 months. Toolangi, Emanai, Yarra Valley, 2015 Lively […]
d’Arenberg The Lucky Lizard Chardonnay 2014
Part of the “High Altitude Hillbilly” range from McLaren Vale legends d’Arenberg, and the label firmly with a tongue in a Burgundian cheek. All the range of the Hillbillies are […]
Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay 2015
We may have a new contender for the top value Chardonnay title. Montalto, Pennon Hill Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, 2015 Bunches of fruit smells (think little peaches, figs, grapefruit) balanced with […]
St Hubert’s “The Stag” Chardonnay & Shiraz
New range from the St Hubert’s stable of TWE. Traditionally known for the Yarra Valley releases, these are simply labelled Victoria and “Cool Climate.” Nice packaging nonetheless. Solid, broad shouldered […]
West Cape Howe “Old School” Chardonnay 2015
Barrel ferment in French oak. Malolactic fermentation (MLF). “Made the way they used to be.” But this should have a caveat, that although the winery may be the same, I […]
TarraWarra Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2014
Fruit sourced from blocks B & D. No Malolactic Fermentation (MLF). TarraWarra Estate, Reserve Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2014 Peach stone fruit and kernel, ripe figs, cashew butter, lemon cream pie […]
Berton Vineyards Classic Chardonnay 2015
Labelled South East Australia, but most likely for majority of the fruit, it will come from the Riverina, NSW. Berton Vineyards Classic Chardonnay, SEA, 2015 Turning butter, thin lime, overt […]
Wolf Blass Altitude Chardonnay 2015
Apparently the source of fruit for this Chardonnay is at the same altitude as the Sauvignon Blanc, 313 metres above sea level. Exclusive to Liquorland and First Choice outlets. Winemaker […]
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