Woodlands Chardonnay 2016
Margaret River
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From Australia’s famed Margaret River and one of the region’s most celebrated winemaking families, this Chardonnay has the depth, poise and richness of a truly great white. James Halliday has described the estate as among “the best of the best”.
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Wine Details
- White - Dry
- Fine wine
Australia- Mid Gold
- Chardonnay
- 9.75 Units
- 13% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2022
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Creamy textured; toasty vanilla blending with orchard fruits
Aroma
Nectarine, pear, peach and toasty oak
The Wine
Woodlands’ first vineyard was established by David and Heather Watson in 1973 – one of the first five to be planted in Margaret River. The couple’s aim was to emulate the greats of Bordeaux, and if critical acclaim is anything to go by (98 points for their Cabernet 2011, the first Margaret River wine to win a Trophy, and many more since), they succeeded. In 2010 they were awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the industry. But the Watsons are not ready to relax yet. They’re now crafting the finest Chardonnay (2014 gained 95 points, 2015 92 points). Fermented in barrel using 90% wild yeasts, just like a cru Burgundy, this wine has superb complexity and finesse, with layers of ripe fruit and oak and freshness. Ideal with seafood or chicken.
Woodlands’ first vineyard was established by David and Heather Watson in 1973 – ...
Plenty of fruit character as well as the smoked barrel and malo undertones. Full and delicious
James Suckling, 92 Pts
On the 2015 vintage
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