Green Point Chardonnay 2004

Green Point Chardonnay is a fresh and elegant style that uses wild yeast fermentation, subtle oak aging, and bottle age to enhance the white peach and nectarine characteristics typical of 'cool climate' Chardonnay.

Fruit for the Reserve Yarra Valley Chardonnay was sourced largely from vineyards on the YarraValley floor where the alluvial soils and growing conditions provide Chardonnay with greatrichness. Fruit was also sourced from vineyards in the Upper Yarra where the cooler conditionsprovide more delicate and fragrant characteristics with greater acid structure. A vibrant pale straw with a green hue. The wine has a fragrant aroma of white peach, lemon butterand honeydew enhanced by subtle, fresh roasted hazelnut and cashew aromas derived from barrelfermentation. On the palate, lemon, grapefruit read more...and white peach flavors provide a racy, freshentry before leading to a creamy and smooth mid palate. Extended maturation in fine grainedFrench oak barriques adds structure and length to the finish.    (hide)

Wine Tasting NotesA pale straw yellow with green tints. Complex aromas of fresh peaches, grapefruit rind and cinnamon combine with spicy vanillin oak. Stone fruit and citrus flavours develop on the palate and are enhanced by a creamy texture derived from 6 months of lees stirring. Subtle flint and savoury flavours extend the palate and provide a lingering, crisp finish. Cellaring potential is 5-8 years.

January 2009

James Halliday rating: 94

Rating: 88/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by James Halliday