Wickhams RoadI did not much like the inaugural Wickhams Road Chardonnay (a 2006 from Macedon), in fact, I chose not to review it. I thought it was a bit of a Martian wine; short and green. There are no such problems with this one though, or its even better looking twin, the 2007 Gippsland Chardonnay. The fruit comes from a slightly warmer site located about 3km away from the Hoddles Creek vineyard and comes off 30 year old dry grown vines. It has no lees stirring and sees only 10% new oak. Take me to your leader!

Refined and subtle it offers up melon and citrus scented fruits, a touch of flint, a little spice and dusty old oak. On the palate medium bodied with flavours of grapefruit, melon and spice. It has excellent fruit purity and gentle clean acidity that gives the wine an attractive softness, and while slightly blurred, it’s tight enough and has fine balance, freshness and drinkability. Armani at Big W prices.

Rated : 91 Points
Tasted : Apr08
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $14.99
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2011
Source : Winery Sample
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