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'XYZ' Chardonnay
2019
Chardonnay
Hunter Valley, NSW
A modern crisp Hunter Chardonnay style. Barrel fermented, but no malolactic fermentation allowed.
From $22.50 per bottle
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Wine Details
Region
Hunter Valley
Vintage
2019
Type
White Wine
Variety
Chardonnay
Volume
750mL
Alcohol Volume
13%
Background
The ‘XYZ’ brand wines constitute modern styles of Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz. New Generation wines from the Hunter Valley.
Vineyard Notes
Chardonnay grapes were sourced from two established Hunter Valley vineyards, one in Pokolbin and the other one in the Upper Hunter.
Winemaking
A great vintage for Hunter whites is 2019!! Moderate temperatures led to very even ripening although a couple of weeks earlier than usual. Great flavours and sugar/acid balance.
Tasting Notes
Colouring of light straw, aromas of nectarine and white peach stone-fruit. Mild toasty oak sits under and in harmony with the fruit profile on the palate. Great freshness from the slatey acidity and great drive on the finish.
Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
Medium term—8 years +.
Food Matches
Fresh cooked seafood, oysters & prawns.
