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John GeorgeMargaret River Chardonnay 2015
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Margaret River is renowned for its world class Chardonnays. This example, from Wylabrup, has been in French oak barriques; 40% new; the balance 1 and 2 year old barrels for 10 months from this multi star rated Halliday Winery. The palate is focused and clean, boasting hints of white pear and creamy oak with a lasting, pure finish. Enjoy.
Ø VARIETY 100% Chardonnay
Ø REGION Margaret River - Wilyabrup
Ø COLOUR Golden Straw
Ø OAK MATURATION 100% in French oak barriques; 40% new; the balance 1 and 2 year old barrels for 10 months.
Ø AROMA Aromas of grapefruit, ripe peach and roasted nuts abound, gently followed by delicate tones of citrus blossom with a flinty minerality
Ø PALATE The palate is focused and clean, boasting hints of white pear and creamy oak with a lasting, pure finish. Drink now or cellar for a few years.
Ø WINEMAKING Fruit is hand-harvested in the cool of the night then transported quickly to the winery. The whole bunches are then gently pressed to extract only the purest juice with the finest textures. The juice is allowed to settle for 2 days before being racking to achieve the desired level of solids in the juice. Fermentation is started in stainless steel tanks before being transferred into French oak barriques where it finishes fermentation and undergoes battonage and aging for 10 months before being bottled.
Ø TYPICAL ANALYSIS 12.5% Alcohol
Ø FOOD MATCHING Chicken, Chinese cuisine, pasta, vegetarian dishes and seafood.
Ø REGION Margaret River - Wilyabrup
Ø COLOUR Golden Straw
Ø OAK MATURATION 100% in French oak barriques; 40% new; the balance 1 and 2 year old barrels for 10 months.
Ø AROMA Aromas of grapefruit, ripe peach and roasted nuts abound, gently followed by delicate tones of citrus blossom with a flinty minerality
Ø PALATE The palate is focused and clean, boasting hints of white pear and creamy oak with a lasting, pure finish. Drink now or cellar for a few years.
Ø WINEMAKING Fruit is hand-harvested in the cool of the night then transported quickly to the winery. The whole bunches are then gently pressed to extract only the purest juice with the finest textures. The juice is allowed to settle for 2 days before being racking to achieve the desired level of solids in the juice. Fermentation is started in stainless steel tanks before being transferred into French oak barriques where it finishes fermentation and undergoes battonage and aging for 10 months before being bottled.
Ø TYPICAL ANALYSIS 12.5% Alcohol
Ø FOOD MATCHING Chicken, Chinese cuisine, pasta, vegetarian dishes and seafood.
Margaret River is renowned for its world class Chardonnays. This example, from Wylabrup, has been in French oak barriques; 40% new; the balance 1 and 2 year old barrels for 10 months from this multi star rated Halliday Winery. The palate is focused and clean, boasting hints of white pear and creamy oak with a lasting, pure finish. Enjoy.
Ø VARIETY 100% Chardonnay
Ø REGION Margaret River - Wilyabrup
Ø COLOUR Golden Straw
Ø OAK MATURATION 100% in French oak barriques; 40% new; the balance 1 and 2 year old barrels for 10 months.
Ø AROMA Aromas of grapefruit, ripe peach and roasted nuts abound, gently followed by delicate tones of citrus blossom with a flinty minerality
Ø PALATE The palate is focused and clean, boasting hints of white pear and creamy oak with a lasting, pure finish. Drink now or cellar for a few years.
Ø WINEMAKING Fruit is hand-harvested in the cool of the night then transported quickly to the winery. The whole bunches are then gently pressed to extract only the purest juice with the finest textures. The juice is allowed to settle for 2 days before being racking to achieve the desired level of solids in the juice. Fermentation is started in stainless steel tanks before being transferred into French oak barriques where it finishes fermentation and undergoes battonage and aging for 10 months before being bottled.
Ø TYPICAL ANALYSIS 12.5% Alcohol
Ø FOOD MATCHING Chicken, Chinese cuisine, pasta, vegetarian dishes and seafood.
Ø REGION Margaret River - Wilyabrup
Ø COLOUR Golden Straw
Ø OAK MATURATION 100% in French oak barriques; 40% new; the balance 1 and 2 year old barrels for 10 months.
Ø AROMA Aromas of grapefruit, ripe peach and roasted nuts abound, gently followed by delicate tones of citrus blossom with a flinty minerality
Ø PALATE The palate is focused and clean, boasting hints of white pear and creamy oak with a lasting, pure finish. Drink now or cellar for a few years.
Ø WINEMAKING Fruit is hand-harvested in the cool of the night then transported quickly to the winery. The whole bunches are then gently pressed to extract only the purest juice with the finest textures. The juice is allowed to settle for 2 days before being racking to achieve the desired level of solids in the juice. Fermentation is started in stainless steel tanks before being transferred into French oak barriques where it finishes fermentation and undergoes battonage and aging for 10 months before being bottled.
Ø TYPICAL ANALYSIS 12.5% Alcohol
Ø FOOD MATCHING Chicken, Chinese cuisine, pasta, vegetarian dishes and seafood.
Medium bodied white wines have a lightly textured mouthfeel with moderate flavour impact. Often pale lemon coloured to pale gold.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeChardonnay
- Size750mL
- RegionMargaret River
- Current Vintage2015
- Standard Drinks7.0
- Alcohol Volume12.3%
- CountryAustralia
- StateWestern Australia
- Brand NameJohn George
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyMedium Bodied
5 Star Halliday Winery Halliday 92 points Ray Jordan 90 points
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