1999 Oakridge Chardonnay

Bright straw colour. Subtle nose, with aroma of butterscotch and yeast lees. Creamy palate texture. Flavours of melon, figs and hazelnut. Moderate length. Crisp acid finish with creamy, hazelnut aftertaste.
Cellar 1 – 2 years.

RATING: 88/100

VALUE: XXX/5

Retasted: July 2002
This wine is showing some bottle developed character. Brassy gold colour. Aroma of green tea, butterscotch and yeast lees with a biscuit end note. Creamy palate texture flavours of hazelnut, yeast lees and green tea, with back palate of grapefruit and butterscotch. Crisp acid finish with aftertaste of butterscotch and hazelnut.
Cellar 1-2 years (2003-2004)
Alc/Vol: 13.5%

RATING: 89/100

VALUE: XXX/5