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Bannockburn Chardonnay 2016
Geelong, Victoria, AustraliaNow in its second vintage, this expansive Geelong chardy is drawn from their estate Olive Tree Hill Vineyard (planted 1976) and Winery Block (1981), on volcanic soils over limestone, with the average vine age around 35. The fruit was whole bunch pressed and native fermented in 500 L French oak puncheons (20 percent new). The wine spent 14 months on lees with minimal stirring and no sulphur prior to a wee bit before bottling in July 2017. Sumptuously generous, with lemon curd, eraser dust, cinnamon toast, custard all tightened with a grip of spiced oak and lengthened with a marzipan finish. Thankfully acidity buzzes throughout, managing the flesh. This is a lot of a lot, confidently so.Tasted: 06 January 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $71.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: ChardonnayUPC: 9339556000105
