2018 Tarrawarra Estate Chardonnay
- RRP $40.00
- Save 27%
The Collective Review
We do believe this is an awesome value deal on some top shelf Yarra Valley Chardy! This is excellent, flavoursome Chardonnay, worthy of a place in your wine fridge, on the racks in your cellar, or on the table at your next dinner party.
‘Tarrawarra’ is a Woiwurrung word that translates approximately as ‘slow moving water’ and is the name given to the area in which the Estate is located within the Yarra Valley. Legend has it that the term ‘Tarrawarra’ refers to a bend in the nearby Birrarung (Yarra River), which courses from the Yarra Ranges through to Melbourne, flowing south of the Estates' expansive grounds.
Reach for the top shelf today.
An eclectic mix of clones, hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed, 50% fermented in tank, 50% in oak of various sizes, forests and toasts, no mlf. Good mouthfeel; balance of stone fruits, apple and grapefruit; oak subtly balanced. Read more
Critic Reviews
An eclectic mix of clones, hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed, 50% fermented in tank, 50% in oak of various sizes, forests and toasts, no mlf. Good mouthfeel; balance of stone fruits, apple and grapefruit; oak subtly balanced.
Citrus-focused wine, grilled lemons, yellow grapefruit. A hint of struck match. Salty nuttiness. The aromas are very appetising and my mouth is salivating already. An elegant note of vanilla bean lingers under the layer of fruit. Lemon curd texture, glossy, satin feel. Yellow peach flesh finish. Cool, calm, collected. A complete, elegant wine and very tasty.
Pale lemon colour. Roasting cashews, struck-flint and yellow nectarine aromas. Enters the palate with intensity of fruit and layers of smoky complexity. The acidity sits throughout driving it well, then it fills a little richer and textured into the finish.
Technical Attributes
-
![Producer]()
Producer: TarraWarra Estate
-
![Varietal]()
Varietal: Chardonnay
-
![Region]()
Region: Yarra Valley
-
![Alcohol]()
Alcohol: 13.2%
-
![Net volume]()
Net volume: 750ml
-
![Vintage]()
Vintage: 2018
-
Style GuideDry Sweet
Producer: TarraWarra Estate
Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: Yarra Valley
Alcohol: 13.2%
Net volume: 750ml
Vintage: 2018
Tasting Notes
Aromas of grapefruit and lemon zest with underlying notes of cashew nuts. The tight palate reflects the season, with texture derived from 10 months on lees and a lovely drive with persistence of flavour. With oak and tank maturation, the wine shows an elegant complexity with appealing freshness.
Winemakers Note
Fruit for the Estate wine was sourced from 17-34 year-old vines across the property. The TarraWarra Estate vineyard has a northerly aspect across high sloping hill-sides, which provides good exposure and air circulation. The grapes are all hand harvested.
The wine is a blend of seven blocks located across the TarraWarra property. Harvested between 11.8 and 12.4 baume. The Chardonnay is chilled overnight and whole bunch pressed and then transfered to barriques, puncheons and tanks. Fermented naturally with indigenous yeast , kept on lees in barrel for 10 months Aromas of grapefruit and lemon zest with underlying notes of cashew nuts. The wine shows an elegant complexity with appealing freshness.
Customer Reviews
Delivery Details
Ready for Delivery: Shipped from Sydney warehouse same or next business day
Automatically calculated based on your delivery address at checkout.
We're pleased to offer free standard delivery on orders valued at $300 or more. Free standard delivery is available to most locations.
For full details, please see our
Delivery Policy.