2008 Thorpe ChardonnayCarefully selected from an elevated, sandy site in McLaren Flat, our chardonnay is racy and stony with lifted aromatics of white peaches and dried almonds. On the palate it drinks like a tightly wound Meursault; there is lemon zest and a wonderful nutty complexity with very good depth. 2 year old French oak barrels allowed the wine to soften up, but still retain its vibrant acidity. Thorpe Chardonnay is meant to be enjoyed now, or as soon as you can get it.
640 cases produced.
Price: AU $12
| Tasting Notes | |
| Colour | Pale straw with a green hue, star bright. |
| Nose | Lemons and lime zest, asian pear and dried almonds. |
| Palate | A deliciously zesty and racy wine. Nashi pears, honeydew melon, citrus fruits and walnut are all evident in the front to mid palate. Medium weight with excellent depth, flavour and background oak. There is a seamless framework of fruit and acid, with a nutty complexity and tightly woven mouthfeel. |
| Alc 13%, TA 7.13g/L, pH 3.39, screwcap | |
