“Tumbarumba Chardonnay that is aching for more bottle time. Lots of banana cream just-bottled Chardonnay vibes, oak that feels toasty and nutty, before a very cool palate. At the moment there’s a disconnect between all the elements – oak on top, a lean palate, brightness and delicacy but also a sparkling wine base lack of generosity too. Come back when it all comes together?”

“There’s so much perky acidity I nearly did a pirouette tasting this. There’s a light layer of citrus, barely ripe white nectarine and ginger spice. While not complex, the palate is super racy, clean and refreshing.”

“Light golden lemon hue and an initial blast of French Oak-derived pencil shavings, grapefruit / lime aromas and flavours grab the senses.
Restrained malolactic treatment and rustic low intervention vinification tame the grippy cool-climate acid component.
The mid-palate is rewarded by a twirling’ n ‘swirling dance of typical varietal traits, again of grapefruit, green apple and nectarine flavours.
It’s currently youthful, fresh and exuberant, albeit with a steely grip but shows cellaring potential and further integration.
This is another medal-worthy Chablis-style cool-climate Chardonnay from Burdett and Rodeghiero.”