The Chardonnay Thread

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Tomorrow: Meet Clotilde Davenne and learn more about Chablis on Zoom!

Bonjour, We hope you are well. If you missed this free online event on our social media we would like to invite you to Clotilde Davenne Zoom tasting tomorrow on Thursday 12th November 6.30pm: "Meet Clotilde Davenne, Chablis". We are thrilled to be able to get her to talk about Chablis, Burgundy...

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Free Delivery @ The Wine Collective - ends 8am AEST Monday - before $20 referral (also $20 off 2nd order), 8.8% Cashrewards:

• $34.99 2017 Collector Tiger Tiger Chardonnay
• $37.99 2016 Eastern Peake Intrinsic Chardonnay
• $37.99 2019 Brave New Wine Magical Animal Chardonnay
• $39.99 2019 Hutton Wines Triptych Chardonnay

free delivery again until midnight AEDT tonight - 2018 By Farr GC $101.94 delivered @ The Wine Collective after cashback/voucher

also Combes What's Beneath 2019 - MB94 - $35 (2018 MB93)

$29.75 @ Different Drop after 15% off at checkout - ends 1pm AEDT tomorrow - also:

• 2019 Joshua Cooper Old Port Righ Vineyard - MB95 - $51

 

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Devil’s Lair 9th Chamber 2011 - RJ98, JH/DP97, CM(WF)/HH96 - $71.67 delivered in 6pk @ CellarDoor.co after $20 welcome voucher - 18 left

Stonier: 2019 (CM(WF)92+, HH88) $15.83, 2018 Reserve (SK96, JH95, CM(WF)93+) $36.67 @ Cellar One delivered in 6pks after $20 referral

Domaine Naturaliste Floris 2019 - HH/JH96, GW94 - $20.95 in 5pk @ Carboot after $50 voucher (free SYD pickup, else $12 delivery)
also $24.95 delivered @ myCellars (pm for free delivery code) - price match @ Different Drop

A. Rodda Willow Lake Vineyard 2018 - JF96, TG/HH95 - $36.99 in 6pk @ The Vine Press

A. Rodda Willow Lake Chardonnay

It took me a while to like this label, but I do now. It so starkly depicts the hard work in the vineyard. Why not? The 2018 A. Rodda Willow ...

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Kumeu River's 2019 estate and single-vineyards have recently been released, and like Felton Road's 2019 pinot noirs (My Wine Guy still have some Block 3 via phone), are meant to be one of their best ever vintages (also 2020 apparently) - Prince Wine Store have virtually sold out of last month's offer, but Randall's came out cheaper on the weekend - check out Farr Vintners' reviews (video), whose website now also has Jancis Robinson's (2018 Rays Road)

They are considered amongst New Zealand's (and the world's) top chardonnays - I first encountered them last year, when not only was I lucky enough to find the 2008 and 2016 on clearance at Dan's, but also attend a vertical tasting of fourteen going back to 2010

2019 Kumeu River Hunting Hill $80 @ Langton's - 5 left
after selling out within a day last week, Langton's have restocked - note that these seem to be amongst the last available remaining in the country - Prince Wine Store have Mates for $82.45 after 15% off (pm for code) for those without a Langton's AmEx offer

Weekly Tasting Report (Nov 2-8, 2020): Alsace dominates another 400+ ratings week - JamesSuckling.com

In another tasting week that surpasses 400 wines, James, Contributing Editor Stuart Pigott and Executive Editor Nick Stock find excellence in Alsace, Australia and New Zealand especially.

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NS98:

• Kumeu River Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
• Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 1983

NS96:

• Sons of Eden Freya Riesling 2020
• Peter Lehmann Wigan Riesling 2020
• Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

NS94:

• Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2019

Australian Rieslings, and Chardonnays compared

Australian Rieslings, and Chardonnays compared

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Looking back at Australian Chardonnay

Looking back at Australian Chardonnay

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(free trial available)

 

[potaeto]

Thinking about the Penfolds Reserve Bin A Chardonnay 2019 @ $84.50 after WINEFAIR2020 code. Do these usually get discounted further throughout the year?

 

[qaz]

Thinking about the Penfolds Reserve Bin A Chardonnay 2019 @ $84.50 after WINEFAIR2020 code. Do these usually get discounted further throughout the year?

cellardoor.co rarely discount Penfolds which are usually excluded from their promotions, so now is a good time to buy them - 2019 Reserve Bin A has been rated better than 2018 by reviewers, except Nick Stock (95 vs 96) - 2019 Bin 311 is also preferred over 2017, bar Campbell Mattinson on Winefront (93+ vs 95)

 

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James' Top 100 list - 2020 - Cellardoor Challenge

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JH99

• Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

JH98

• Mewstone Hughes & Hughes Lees Aged Chardonnay 2019 ($37 @ WineSquare in 6pk)
• Hoddles Creek Estate Road Block Chardonnay 2018
• Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

 

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25% off any 6 bottles (+ free delivery) @ Nick Spencer with BUBBLES - ends Tuesday 1st December

• Nick Spencer Blanc de Blancs Sparkling 2018 $28.50 (pre-release)
• Nick Spencer Maragle Vineyard 2019 $30 - GW95
• Nick Spencer Tumbarumba Regional 2018 $30 - CM(WF)94+

All orders containing the Nick Spencer Wines 2018 Sparkling Wine will be shipped from December 1st. All other orders will be shipped within two days of purchase.

Stonier: 2019 (CM(WF)92+, HH88) $15.83, 2018 Reserve (SK96, JH95, CM(WF)93+) $36.67 @ Cellar One delivered in 6pks after $20 referral

Stonier Wines Dream Vertical - Selector Magazine
Wines of the tasting - Chardonnay:

• Stonier: 2005, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018
• Reserve: 1996, 2005, 2009, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019

 

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15% off chardonnay @ Waters Wine with 15CHARD - ends today - thanks/credit to Vincenzo @ Winefront - free delivery with $150 spend - most of these are the cheapest yet in 6pks:

• Si Vintners Bella 2018 - MB96 - $34
• Adelina 2018 - GW95 - $35.70
• Brave New Wine Magical Animal 2019 - MB/EL/SR95 - $31.45, 1.5L Magnum $68
• Holyman 2019 - GW96 - $42.50
• Bindi Kostas Rind 2019 - HH96, MB95 - $51
• Tissot Patchwork 2018 - MB95 - $62.90
• Tolpuddle 2019 - NS/JH/AH98, HH97, CM(WF)95+ - $65.45

Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

A very impressive and seamless Chardonnay that is all class from start to finish. It bursts from the glass with lemon meringue, peach skin and floral

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Brave New Wine Magical Animal Chardonnay 2019

A Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Porongurup in Western Australia's Great Southern. Has that mealy vibe, generous in its offer, hints ...

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Magical Animal BIG YES, ERIN LARKIN

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Joshua Cooper Cope-Williams Vineyard 2019 - MB96 - $57 @ Prince Wine Store

$51 @ Different Drop - ends tomorrow - also 2019 Fleet Macclesfield - MB95 - $32.30 - 15% off at checkout

 

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Bannockburn 2019 - GW95 - $49.99 @ Kent Street Cellars - today only - for those who missed it at JD Cellars - price match @ Dan's, Cloudwine

Chardonnay Shoot-Out

Three great Chardonnays were pitted against each other, a Giaconda, a Leeuwin Estate, and a Meursault. Giaconda was perhaps the first Aus...

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2010 Giaconda Chardonnay / Estate Shiraz / Nebbiolo 3pk $240 + $12/$17 delivery @ Auswine (less 10% off with 5 other items using NEWCUST)

Giaconda Wines Nebbiolo Pack

Giaconda Wines is one of Australia's finest, and most collected, cult wine producers from Beechworth in Victoria. Stunning wines, and the darling of collectors world wide. This pack contains 3 bottles of these stunning wines, cellared to perfection here, since release, and now in their perfect...

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Let’s Taste – Giaconda Nebbiolo 2010

I was joined by a very special guest on this edition of Let’s Taste, Piero Fonseca, who as an Italian sommelier and wine wholesaler is an expert in Italian varieties. We looked at a bottle fr…

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[qaz]

besides Dan's deals:

20% off @ Sometimes Always with BF20 - minimum $100 pre-discount order - free delivery

• Dilworth & Allain Cope-Williams Vineyard 2019 - MB94 - $40

20% off @ Different Drop - applied in cart - ends this Sunday (referrals)

• 2019 Combes What's Beneath - MB94 - $28
• 2019 Salo - GW95 - $36
• 2015 Denton Yellow - CM(WF)96 - $40 - 2 years under flor
• 2019 Joshua Cooper Cope-Williams Romsey Vineyard - MB96 - $48

15% off wine @ Moreish with MW15 (10% off spirits with AS10) - ends next Wednesday - free delivery with $175 spend

• Luke Lambert 2019 - GW95 - $32.30
• Fleet Wines Macclesfield 2019 - MB95 - $32.30
• Denton Yellow Under Flor 2015 (bottled 2020) $42.50 - 4 years under flor

 

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Weekly Tasting Report (Nov 2-8, 2020): Alsace dominates another 400+ ratings week - JamesSuckling.com

In another tasting week that surpasses 400 wines, James, Contributing Editor Stuart Pigott and Executive Editor Nick Stock find excellence in Alsace, Australia and New Zealand especially.

www.jamessuckling.com

• NS98: Kumeu River Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
• NS94: Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2019

$65 & $31.50 @ Grape Belief

Margaret River – World Class Chardonnay

Join us to explore the breathtaking Margaret River region and its fresh, elegant Chardonnays. Discover how the region’s maritime influences, ancient soils, modern history and Gin Gin clones all contribute to create this unique style.

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The Buyer | Why 2018 Vasse Felix Heytesbury was world class at WA tasting

Six Chardonnays from Western Australia’s Margaret River were presented to the UK press last week in a webinar entitled Margaret River World Class Chardonnay. For Roger Jones, retired Michelin star chef and editor at large for The Buyer, there was only one truly world class Chardonnay on show and...

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Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2017 - GW94 - $76.64 @ United Cellars via Vivino after 15% off with APNEW15 and 5.6% Cashrewards - ends today? - free delivery with $300 spend, else $12-$20

 

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The Wine Collective (plus $9.95 delivery, less 8.8% Cashrewards and $20 voucher):

• 2018 Soumah Equilibrio - NB/SK97, CM(WF)/NS94, JF93 - $58.99 - Best in Show @ Decanter World Wine Awards 2020

now $46.91 delivered after 8.8% Cashrewards - today only, free delivery excludes WA/TAS/NT

 

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also Eileen Hardy 2017 - HH97, NG96, RD19.25 - $54.83 in 3pk after $20 referral

Charming Chardonnay 3pk $110 ($36.67/bt) @ Cellar One after $20 referral and $20 voucher - 1 voucher available, expires midnight AEDT tonight

• 2017 Eileen Hardy
• 2018 Brookland Valley Reserve
• 2017 Stonier Reserve

Impressive Aussie chardonnay

Australian chardonnay is truly in a great place right now. Here are the latest tastings that stood out. #Australianchardonnay #Beechworth #BindiKostasRindChardonnay2019

www.therealreview.com

 

[Steady]

(Cloudburst- a bargai.......))

Six Chardonnays appear in the profile – the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

We’ve assembled a vertical of all six for this special seasonal offer: Normally $1650 AUD/six-pack, yours for only $1450/six, $2900/twelve, through December 15.

All the best,

Will Berliner

 

[martindagun]

Can anyone confirm if the Bay of Fires Chardonnay is one of those old world buttery chards.
Cellar one has stock and I have credits to use but I'm only a fan of oaked Chardonnays.

 

[tielec]

Can anyone confirm if the Bay of Fires Chardonnay is one of those old world buttery chards.
Cellar one has stock and I have credits to use but I'm only a fan of oaked Chardonnays.

Compared to Chablis, yes, but if the reference is something like Pierro then I have always found Bay of Fires to be a bit leaner and flintier.

 

[Daver6]

Can anyone confirm if the Bay of Fires Chardonnay is one of those old world buttery chards.
Cellar one has stock and I have credits to use but I'm only a fan of oaked Chardonnays.

From their website



Certainly sounds like a fair whack of oak. As for buttery, no mention or otherwise of malolactic fermentation which gives that buttery character. Crisp acid finish implies probably no malo, but a good winemaker should still have a good acid balance even with malo.

 

[billbro]

We were at the Bays of Fire new vintage dinner, definitely seemed like there was malo to me.

It's pretty good, has oak and butter, but not as intense or rich as say Savaterre for us.

 

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Exciting and swoon-worthy chardonnay

Chardonnay is Australia’s most outstanding white varietal. Whenever Huon Hooke does a chardonnay tasting he's impressed beyond words. #BrashVineyardChardonnay2019 #ByFarrCôteVineyardGCChardonnay2019

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Lobster and chardonnay taste sensation

We at The Real Review, ever mindful of doing the food-and-wine-matching side of our job, dreamed up a dinner to accompany Tasmanian wines tasted online in The Real Review LIVE Tasmania virtual wine tasting on January 23rd. #chardonnay #foodandwinematching #FreycinetChardonnay2010

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