| Reviews: |
A modernised version of premium Margaret River Chardonnay, with rich, creamy flavours, gently supported by toasty French oak. A knockout.
John Fordham, The Sunday Telegraph, 30 th November 2008
'A harmonious wine from the first sniff to finish & after taste, all the components precisely where they should be; has a polish to the mouth feel and texture; long finish. Screwcap
92 Points, To 2014, James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009
Smoky savoury aromas of stacks of grapefruit and meal thrown in amongst the cashew and roasted almond characters. Richly textured solid chardonnay with real power. 88/100
Ray Jordan’s WA Wine Guide 2009
This is a first release under the Estate label from Juniper with a small quantity of fruit sourced from the home vineyard in Cowaramup and the remainder coming off the old Higher Plane vineyard in the cooler southern part of the region.
It’s gentle and composed from start to finish with melon and citrus backed with light sawdusty spicy oak leading on to an equally smooth palate that combines creaminess with fine but strong acidity. Good long clean finish. Nothing overt and not a hair out of place - lovely wine.
Rated : 92 Points
Tasted : Sep08
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $34
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 – 2012
Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, 16 September 2008
Pale yellow in colour, this is a very attractive Chardonnay combining melon fruit, a hint of maltiness, and spicy oak in a balanced and harmonious way. The palate is rich and satisfying, yet it has a backbone of acidity that keeps it fresh and clean tasting. Awarded: Gold (18.5) Best Varietal
Scoop Magazine, Spring Fling, Spring 2008 issue
A complex, rich array of aromas, showing astute winemaking, the finest French timber and fruit ranging from grapefruit citrus through nectarine and into soft sweet figs, savoury almonds too; super intense. The palate tells the same story, very punchy fruit flavour, richness and acid crunch, some cashew, nougat and tart stone fruit flavours, sweet spices and melon rind to finish. Brilliant! 94 Points
Nick Stock, Chardonnay tasting, WBM100 September 2008
The powerful Margaret River figgy fruit shows out in this beautifully restrained, subtly complex Chardonnay. The notes of nougat are particularly attractive. Screwcap 13.5% Highly Recommended. Gold.
Winewise, Vol 24 No 3, August 2008
|
