Arrowfield "The Authors" Unwooded Chardonnay 2005

Well it is almost spring, though technically it is still winter, but I was slumped in a chair under the Storey Bridge in Brisbane on a dozy Sunday afternoon, and eating some spicy chicken and salad, slurping this wine, and I must say it slipped down easily, too easily… slurping and slipping is my motto.

Sweet aromatics: soft peaches and melons, unripe pineapple and lemon, musk and a lovely touch of herbs. The palate is clean, with peaches and sour fruits, white melon and white pineapple, very pleasant. There is also a touch of herbs on the palate too – noice – good length and a drying finish. I used to think unwooded chardonnay had nothing to offer, but really, when it is done well it is another colour in the white wine spectrum.

Rated : 88 Points
Tasted : Aug06
Alcohol : 13.0%
Price : $17
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2006 - 2008
Source : Winery Sample
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