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OakridgeYarra Valley Chardonnay 2018
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Bright pale straw in colour with a green hue. Aromas of white citrus blossom, white stone fruit and grapefruit, with flecks of gunflint, and hints of fresh nuts, almond meal, and white peach skin. The palate is poised with a lovely shape. The bright acid line running through keeps everything in its place and providing drive and length. Solids fermentation providing textur
Bright pale straw in colour with a green hue. Aromas of white citrus blossom, white stone fruit and grapefruit, with flecks of gunflint, and hints of fresh nuts, almond meal, and white peach skin. The palate is poised with a lovely shape. The bright acid line running through keeps everything in its place and providing drive and length. Solids fermentation providing textur
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
- RegionYarra Valley
- Current Vintage2018
- Standard Drinks7.6
- Alcohol Volume12.9%
- CountryAustralia
- StateVictoria
- Brand NameOakridge
- Wine MakerDavid Bicknell
- Food MatchChicken
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyMedium Bodied
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2018
94 points
David Bicknell's masterly handling of Yarra Valley chardonnay has long been proven in wine show rings around the country. He's never been afraid to push the envelope (the acidity in this wine, for example), nor test the benefits/downsides of controlled reduction (barely here).
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