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Bob Campbell MW96 points
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Vinous95 points
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James Suckling94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Blank Canvas
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Blank Canvas Escaroth Chardonnay 2021"Winemaker Matt Thomson was one of the biggest names in Marlborough winemaking..."$49.01 -
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
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Cameron Douglas96 points
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James Suckling94 points
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Gary Walsh94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Dog Point
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Dog Point Chardonnay 2020"Dog Point Chardonnay 2020 is an exceptional wine that offers a delightful and..."$42.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Hans Herzog
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Hans Herzog Chardonnay 2009"Barrel-aged for 18 months. Wonderfully fresh and floral with aromas of ripe s..."$85.00
Chardonnay is one of the most versatile white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world. This classic grape variety first came to Australia in the late 1920s but it wasn't until the 1970s that it become the most widely planted variety in the country.
The peak of its fame came in the 1980s but the style, full of "oaky" buttery flavours, has since become less popular. Today Chardonnay tends to be more restrained with outstanding structure and balance. Look for hints of vanilla/oak flavours and plenty of ripe, melon/grapefruit to ripe peach fruit, from warmer inland regions (Murray Darling, Riverland, Riverina). The Yarra Valley and Margaret River are know for producing wonderful Chardonnay examples that show fruit richness and complexity. Whilst from the coolest regions, such as Tasmania, Adelaide Hills and Mornington Peninsula the characters are more subtle, restrained, mineral with citrus and grapefruit.
It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte d`Or. Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvelous poise, elegance and balance.
Chardonnay is critical to the Champagne blend, providing backbone and finesse. It is the only grape that can be used to produce Blanc de Blancs. It is also widely planted in California, Chile and South Africa, and New Zealand.