Print this Wine         2001 Kooyong Chardonnay   MORNINGTON PENINSULA                 March Release   Chardonnay       The wine has many varied flavours on the bouquet. Citrus fruit is quite noticeable but there is a strong mineral/earthy component that would seem to be a trademark of Kooyong Chardonnay. Adding to the complexity are some smoky roasted nuts, honey and some subtle sulphide or matchstick notes. To complete the picture some oak-derived vanilla is also evident. All these flavours and more comprise the palate which, although rich, never threatens to overwhelm. Other flavours like peach; nectarine and some straw like characters put in an appearance once the wine is in your mouth. There is a thick creamy texture yet the finish is dry and crisp with plenty of acid. With this structure at the finish the wine should keep for several years although it is drinking superbly right now. The wine has many varied flavours on the bouquet. Citrus fruit is quite noticeable but there is a strong mineral/earthy component that would seem to be a trademark of Kooyong Chardonnay. The wine has many varied flavours on the bouquet. Citrus fruit is quite noticeable but there is a strong mineral/earthy component that would seem to be a trademark of Kooyong Chardonnay.Adding to the complexity are some smoky roasted nuts, honey and some subtle sulphide or matchstick notes. All these flavours and more comprise the palate which, although rich, never threatens to overwhelm. There is a thick creamy texture yet the finish is dry and crisp with plenty of acid. With this structure at the finish the wine should keep for several years although it is drinking superbly right now.           Shelf Talkers require Acrobat Reader 6.0 click here to download

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