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Coltbridge Reserve High Eden Valley Chardonnay 2010
- An exuberant style a touch of polish and finesse, that is then sexed-up with some lovely oak.
- A plush, rich and complex Chardonnay.
- The Eden Valley in South Australia's winemaking heartland.
The Chardonnay for this wine is from one of the premium vineyard sites in the High Eden. These are among the highest vineyards in the Eden Valley, and while the cool climate allows for longer ripening periods leading to outstanding fruit development, this is a challenging environment with strong winds and rocky terrain. Known for its Chardonnay, this vineyard produces wines with classic aromas of peach, nectarine and nashi pear, along with citrus, clove and grilled nut flavours on the palate.
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Rated 4.0 / 5 Stars
Rated by 53 people
So smooth and totally refreshing.
As Roy Walker from Catchphrase would say - It's good but it's not right. I'm not a fan of oaky whites, and although the oak wasn't overpowering but wouldn't pay £12 a bottle for it...
As someone who dislikes the over-powering, over-oaked, supermarket plonk that comes over from California, this was a revelation! As light in taste as it is in colour, this was unquestionably the best chardonnay I've tasted to date.
