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De Bortoli Gulf Station Chardonnay 2010
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94 Points
"Is there a finer Chardonnay under $20 anywhere in the world? Premium Yarra Valley fruit with years of potential in the cellar, thanks to honed minerality and precision of grapefruit and white peach." - Tyson Stelzer, Wine 100, August 2011
4/5
"This De Bortoli chardonnay has been great value for many years, and recent editions have been more subtly complex than previously. The wild yeastfermented 2010 has melon, pear and almond-creamy aromas that are appetising and savoury, followed in the mouth by restrained, complex flavour, good textural interest and a soft, dry ending." , The Age, July 2011
Appearance
Light straw with a green edge.
Bouquet
Complex nutty mineral chardonnay.
Palate
Tight lean citrus like fruit with hazelnut undertones. Long flavoured palate,
creamy, fine, good texture.
Vintage Conditions
In 2010 we experienced a cool growing season with timely rainfall. Fruit was mature and expressive at balanced alcohol and acidity levels. Picking dates ranged from mid February to early March.
Winemaking
Fruit is selected from our estate vineyards at Dixons Creek and Tarrawarra as well as some select vineyards in the upper Yarra. Grapes are both whole bunch pressed as well as crushed to give a range of phenolics for complexity and texture. The juice is allowed to ferment naturally in new and used French oak casks as well as some high solids tank fermetation. Lees are stirred regularly until spring and final assembling of the blend.
Cellaring
Now or over the next 2- 4 years in a good cellar.
Suggested Cuisine
Tuna, chilli and pasta - a favourite in our house.
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WBW Rating: 91/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Yarra Valley Vic |
Winemaker: Steve Webber
Drink now until: 2014
Alc/Vol: 12.5 %
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