Reviews & Ratings

2010 Hope Estate Chardonnay "Estate Grown"

Winery: Hope Estate

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Estate Grown"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Hunter Valley

State or country: Australia

Price: $13

Cases produced: 8,000

KWG Score: 87 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (87)

Review date: January 27, 2013

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Chardonnay opens with opens with a new oak influenced pineapple and green apple bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and approachable. The flavor profile is a toasted oak infused pear with notes of red apple and almond. I also detected a Werther's original candy as well. The finish is dry and its oak influenced flavors linger nicely after the wine id gone. This entry level Chard would be good with chicken alfredo. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Our 2010 Chardonnay one of my favourites - a complex, balanced yet fresh style. The French oak fermentation has added complexity without dulling the wine while the crisp citrus characters keeps the palate refreshed. This is what Chardonnay is meant to taste like. This full bodied Chardonnay will complement both chicken and creamy pasta dishes while the crisp citrus finish makes a great accompaniment to seafood.

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