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Wolf Blass Chardonnay Yellow Label 2005

Winemaker's Notes:

In der Nase tropisches Fruchtaroma von weissen Früchten, Melonen. Im Gaumen lebhafter sortenreiner Fruchtcharakter, ausbalancierte Säure, der Abgang ist fruchtig und anhaltend.

Region: Australia » Barossa Valley

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Winery: Wolf Blass

Color: White

Varietal: Chardonnay

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Wolf Blass:

he Wolf Blass wine style has always been a unique and highly distinguishable one. The core focus is on blending; whether it is within or across varieties, regions and different vineyards. This focussed approach results in lifted vibrant fruit flavours, a soft, rounded palate and well integrated tannins that are the hallmarks of the total Wolf Blass range. "The sum of all parts should still ... Read more

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sarahkevin

03/29/2008

Four and a half glasses

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External Reviews for Wolf Blass Chardonnay Yellow Label

Source: Premier Wine & Spirits

05/23/2011

Some barrel fermented in a combination of French and Americal oak has given this wine lovely peach and melon aromas so typical of the variety. The medium to full-bodied palate has lively Chardonnay fruit, oak flavors and a creamy texture courtesy of partial malolactic fermentation. The finish is long and dry.

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Source: Premier Wine & Spirits

05/23/2011

Bright and fruity, offering pretty apple and pear notes on a lively frame. Drink now.

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Source: Premier Wine & Spirits

05/23/2011

Ripe and round, a generous mouthful of pear and spice flavors, finishing smooth. Flavors echo nicely.

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Source: Premier Wine & Spirits

05/23/2011

A bright pear and cinnamon nose opens this attractive, medium-weight wine. The palate shows peach and pear flavors, supported by brisk - some might say sharp - acidity, but flabby it isn't. Shows good balance and a nice long spicy finish, where the oak comes on strong.

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Source: Premier Wine & Spirits

05/23/2011

Bright, youthful and simple, with a spicy edge to the green apple flavors. Best in 1999.

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Source: Flaschenpost Weinservice GmbH

04/16/2009

Sommerliches tropisches Fruchtaroma von Melonen und Pfirsich. Im Gaumen lebhafter sortenreiner Fruchtcharakter, ausbalancierte Säure, der Abgang ist fruchtig und anhaltend.

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Source: Premier Wine & Spirits

05/23/2011

Wolf Blass wines have never been meek, and this chardonnay turns out a stylish, sophisticated performance, bold in every way. It's a complicated wine, and it gets more complicated as it takes on air. The sweet fruit element includes flavors of peaches and pineapple, and livelier aspects of green apple (try that for a fresh fruit salad). The barrel fermentation wrests additional flavors from the ripe fruit, adding scents of brown sugar, hazelnuts, and mineral aspects from the yeast lees. I'd score this higher if it didn't have a slightly bitter finish. You might score it higher if you like sequins, tap shoes, and bold Australian chardonnay.

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