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Description
The Adelaide Hills continues to be a region producing world-class, knockout Chardonnay, and Tapanappa's latest release shows just how good things can get.
Winemaker Brian Croser is something of an icon in South Australian winemaking circles, and his years of experience are demonstrated in this perfectly balanced drop. A gentle use of barrel fermentation and ageing (about one-third new oak) plus a little bit of lees work results in a creamy, textural wine with subtle chalkiness too.
Classic Adelaide Hills notes shine through; nashi pear, pastry, cashew, plus a whiff of something minerally.
94 points - "High quality cedar oak sits confidently here, melding with fresh cut nectarine, quince, peach skin, kumquat and red apple with some savoury cashew cream beneath. There’s a lot of impact aromatically thanks to good concentration and balance. The palate is fresh and precise in its fruit profile which mirrors the nose, cascading through the mouth with intensity and drive. Fine cedar acts as a seasoning and clean, stone fruit laced acidity pulls it long through the mouth. This is fulsome and fresh, powerful but elegant. A strong release." - Tom Kline (Wine Pilot)
94 points
"A refined, concentrated Chardonnay from another cool year in the Adelaide Hills, one of five consecutive cool vintages in a row... Oak is nicely restrained, a light toastiness like buttered toast, in the background but the fruit, as always, puts in a star performance. All round a wine of some elegance."
- Jeni Port (Wine Pilot)
94 points
"Layered with class and precision. Juicy acidity the skeletal elements running through that slightly warmer vintage richness. Another classy release (and excellent value!)"
- Regan Drew (Vino Notebook)
94 points
"This is a delightful chardonnay from the Piccadilly Valley with a vibrant freshness and energy which is complemented by the subtle stone fruit characters."
- Ray Jordan
