Category Archives: Chardonnay

Cape Mentelle Margaret River Chardonnay 2010

Posted on December 17, 2011 by michel

Yes yes fish again-local line caught snapper- fresh squeezed lime juice from our tree & the obligatory chard. I will say it again- New World chardonnay has gone ahead leaps & bounds the last few years. Complex barrel ferment integrated … Continue reading →

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Spring Vale Chardonnay 2010

Posted on September 25, 2011 by michel

Clean citrus & melon- low acid style – drink now – still has enough structure to go a year or two but it is winner now and no new oak makes it a winner for me. $23 good value 87

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2009 Bindi Quartz Chardonnay

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Andrew

Holy unseasonal weather batman, its 32 degrees today in Brisbane!  I thought I’d be drinking pinot noir tonight, but too hot.  And lamb cutlets means riesling just wont do.  This bottle of chardonnay has been winking at me for a … Continue reading →

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Dinner with Monsieur Burgundy #1

Posted on September 7, 2011 by michel

I have had dinner with Mr Burgundy many times but don’t normally write notes – it isn’t the done thing – appreciation is all key with a few double blind wines thrown in. Saturday night was Riverfire so we charred … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day wines

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Lincoln

A few wines on the bench yesterday: Bouchard Meursault “Charmes” 2005: My first 2005. A very pale straw. Glossy lemons, fine acid, not overly ripe, a mineral spine and great length. Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2011: lime sherbet, a … Continue reading →

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Meerea Park XYZ Chardonnay 2009

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Lincoln

No picture for this wine; it can be a pain in the arse to find bottle shots, then edit and upload them. Anyways, this wine was bottled October-ish last year, and though I did wait a couple of months for … Continue reading →

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Stephane Aladame Montagny 1er cru 2007

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Lincoln

From the Côte Chalonnaise, which lies south of the Côte d’Or, and though considered part of Burgundy, it does not contain any Grand Cru vineyards. I suppose this makes it a poorer cousin, but it can be keenly priced and … Continue reading →

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William Fevre Chablis “Les Preuses” Grand Cru 2004

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Lincoln

Opened last night, initially as some pre-red wine entertainment while I was cooking dinner, but in the end proved to be too good to dismiss and became the main feature. I should have known: the 2004s have been crackers across … Continue reading →

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Hoddles Creek 1er Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2008

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Lincoln

I opened this last night to have with some tasty Thai food. An explosive nose that I could smell half way across the room, showing glossy lemons, grapefruit with a hint of slightly unripe pineapple and a touch of spice … Continue reading →

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Lake’s Folly Chardonnay 2007

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Lincoln

I’ve had the new Cabernets a couple of times; now for the Chardonnay. Typically this wine sells out very quickly, and it is not surprising because it is usually so damn good. This vintage is no different. A sexy and … Continue reading →

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