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Description
Tapanappa's Tiers Vineyard sits in the Piccadilly Valley, with the Chardonnay vines having been planted some 30-50 years ago. There's definitely an elegance here that owes something to the vineyard; a drive and length suited to a wine of such esteemed rootstock.
It's another stellar release from winemaker Brian Croser, who lets the grapes do the talking here. After picking, the fruit undergoes fermentation in French barriques, about one-third of which is new oak. A bit of lees work happens over summer, before racking and bottling in January.
A sensational wine of balance and finesse that shows just how exceptional Adelaide Hills Chardonnay can be.
97 points
"This has to rank up there with the best of the Tiers Vineyard chardies yet released... A dry savoury and tight subtle astringency on the finish provides the final flourish to an outstanding wine."
- Ray Jordan
96 points
"The 2024 Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay always ratchets up the fruit power and intensity from all other Chardonnays, both at Tapanappa and in the Adelaide Hills region at large. This usually gives us a thundering display of concentration and phenolic drive, and this 2024 iteration is no exception to that long-established rule."
- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)
96 points
"Pithy, crunchy acidity then kicks in and delivers shape, cut and drive. The finish is long and multi-dimensional. Very classy gear."
- Aaron Brasher (The Real Review)
96 points
"Here we have the pinnacle Chardonnay release from the first vineyard planted in the Piccadilly Valley since the 19th century... The finish is immensely architectural, with bitter grapefruit laced phenolics gripping at the sides along with that salivating acid line to a citrussy, chalky close. Wow, this one is for the long haul and the rewards of patience will undoubtedly excite."
- Tom Kline (Wine Pilot)
96 points
"Another superb Tiers Chardonnay highlighting the beauty achieved with the grape in the Adelaide Hills... Brisk acidity with a citrus zest, quince-like tartness is well placed, balancing the impending richness promised of this wine. All is ready, it’s a fine addition to the Tiers roll call of top Chardonnays."
- Jeni Port (Wine Pilot)
