TOOLANGI CHARDONNAY 2018
Toolangi
Garry and Julie Hounsell purchased land in the Yarra Valley in 1995 and planted vines that same year. In 2000, they produced their first vintage of Toolangi; named after its proximity to the Toolangi State Forest. The wines of Toolangi have an impressive pedigree; there isn't just one winemaker, there are four. Gary and Julie produce premium fruit and put it in the hands of "the best winemaker for the particular varietal". Their idea of 'the best' couldn't be argued as they work with some of the nation's most prized winemakers, including Rick Kinzbrunner (Giaconda), Franco D'Anna (Hoddle's Creek), David Bicknell (Oakridge) and Willy Lunn (Yering Station).With restricted yields of 2.5 tonnes per acre, heavy pruning and drip-irrigation to prevent vine stress, the Hounsell's have created the perfect formula to achieve wines that speak to their site. Though most well known for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Toolangi also produces outstanding Shiraz and aromatic whites.
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TOCH201810 UCAU
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Selectively hand-harvested, low cropped fruit from the Dixons Creek Vineyard in the Yarra Valley. Smooth and creamy with a luscious core of stone fruit, pear and apple, it’s scented with delicate floral notes, grapefruit and charcuterie, creamy complexity, coriander plus a suggestion of buttery, vanilla-like oak. Round and generous, with juicy fruit and cashew-like complexity, it extends over a fine dustiness towards a long and focused finish with a light savoury edge.
Selectively hand-harvested, low cropped fruit from the Dixons Creek Vineyard in the Yarra Valley. Smooth and creamy with a luscious core of stone fruit, pear and apple, it’s scented with delicate floral notes, grapefruit and charcuterie, creamy complexity, coriander plus a suggestion of buttery, vanilla-like oak. Round and generous, with juicy fruit and cashew-like complexity, it extends over a fine dustiness towards a long and focused finish with a light savoury edge.
Scores & Reviews
93 / 100
Campbell Mattinson
On the money. Lovely wine to drink. Enough flavour, enough complexity, a bit of style and a satisfying finish. Honeysuckle, flint, stonefruit, malt and toast. Oak is sinking deliciously into the wine. Bran/toasty oat-like highlights too. The more I looked at it the more I liked it.