Name: Rosemount
Chardonnay
Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: South Australia
Year: 2013
Price: $10
Winery review: This world-renowned wine shows peachy tropical fruit and melon characters on the nose, with a hint of citrus freshness and judicious use of oak. The palate is generous and soft with full, ripe tropical flavors folded into a creamy backdrop that is beautifully structured with a long satisfying finish.
Personal review: The American oak was prominent initially on the nose as there was a slight hint of a vanilla, toasted coconut aroma. When I think of chardonnay though, I expect butter and a strong oak finish and this to me had neither. It was fairly light and very fruit forward with notes of apricot and green apple. There was an apple, tart, creamy finish to it. This finish did linger with a burnt vanilla note. The tasting did not serve this wine with food, but I would pair this with a salad that has berries and grilled chicken.
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