Here's another interesting little number that funnily enough has surprised me a little.
This opens up on the nose with some mealy notes, citrus and nectarine, distinctly Chablis esc in it's delivery. Palate mirrors that nose's angle, a little tight but delivers minerality and freshness driven by subtle stone fruit and citrus. Not a big powerful wine by any means but a very clean and modern style that delivers much more than I had expected.
In short a very subtle Chardonnay in a very modern style that most people would really enjoy over a seafood buffet for lunch.
Halliday served this up as a 92pt wine of which I don't disagree in it's pedigree, but I'd say ignoring the price point as a driver for the score I'd say 90pts would be appropriate, of course still labelling this as a very good wine.
Value for money as a separate discussion this is an absolute cracker! $16 bucks in the majors and generally sub $20 how can you go wrong really, it get's the wine another couple of points in my book and significantly helps toward the buying decision.
Summary, for me I won't be rushing out and buying this by the six pack but if I'm looking to top up my basket or find it on a list at a basic restaurant I wouldn't shy away. There are much better Chardy's out there just not for this price point and for this price point I can't say I've had a better Chardy. Happy drinking.
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