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Penfolds Thomas Hyland Chardonnay(2001)
- Winery:
- Penfolds Wines
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Region:
- Australia > South Australia > Adelaide Hills
- Type:
- White Wine
- User Tags:
- fruit, resinous, oak, citrus, pome, mediterranean and subtropical fruits, pear, clean, chardonnay, (tree) fruit
Grape variety Chardonnay
Maturation Penfolds Thomas Hyland Chardonnay
was fermented in 50% new and 50% oneyear-
old French Oak barrels and matured
on yeast lees for a further 7 months.
Wine Analysis A lc/Vol: 13.50%
Acidity: -
pH: -
Peak Drinking Now
Food Matches I deally suited to Asian, Chicken, Seafood
Colour Bright, pale straw. Interestingly, this wine was
not filtered - cold settled only.
Nose The aroma of lemon zest and grapefruit is
followed by white peach and complemented
with a complex array read more...
Maturation Penfolds Thomas Hyland Chardonnay
was fermented in 50% new and 50% oneyear-
old French Oak barrels and matured
on yeast lees for a further 7 months.
Wine Analysis A lc/Vol: 13.50%
Acidity: -
pH: -
Peak Drinking Now
Food Matches I deally suited to Asian, Chicken, Seafood
Colour Bright, pale straw. Interestingly, this wine was
not filtered - cold settled only.
Nose The aroma of lemon zest and grapefruit is
followed by white peach and complemented
with a complex array read more...
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June 2007
- Lemon zest and grapefruit drive a complex combination of aromas. Post fermentation characters of butterscotch and freshly baked bread combine with the fruit aromas to produce a wine with subtlety and complexity. A balanced combination of citrus fruit, creamyyeast-derived characters, toasted oak, and smoked bacon. Rich yet refined in its flavours; the oak, batonnage (stirring) of the yeast lees and malolactic fermentation have contributed to the length without dominating the palate. The finish is clean, lively, and refreshing. Food Matches: Ideally suited to Pasta, Chicken, and Seafood. read more...
- Wine Skinny
- December 2002
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May 2008
- Heck of a deal on a beautiful Chardonnay. Elegant and ripe, with pear and peach fruit picking up creamy vanilla oak and subtle citrus notes on the finish. Lovely, generous finish. Ready to drink now and over the next three years.
- Mia812
- Munich, DE
- May 2008
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No written review
- Wine & Spirits Magazine
- 91/100
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June 2007
