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UPC code: 8 53065 00067 2
2008 Thorn-Clarke, Milton Park, Chardonnay 12/750ml
The grapes were crushed, destemmed and then pressed using a
membrane press. Pressings were not used. Fermented using
French Yeast at 12-15 degrees Celcius. The ferment was kept
slow and cool to retain all the natural flavours of the grape.
The wine was then racked and filtered. Bottling took place
soon afterwards so the wine was a true expression of the grape
and the terroir from which it was made.
The color is a rich vibrant green. The nose shows lifted
clean, sweet fruit of apricot and peach. The palate is medium
to full bodied and exhibits predominantly peach and nectarine
flavours, with cloves and cardamom evident from the use of a
small amount of French oak. The wine finishes full and long
with a nice balance of sweet fruit and creaminess.
"Fresh, clean, sunny, balanced and complete. This
really tastes like Chardonnay, with some weight and texture
and a somewhat velvety finish."
"For about $11, it’s a
steal. The importer, Kysela Père et Fils of Winchester, Va.,
says the winery made 7,000 cases, of which 5,000 were imported
into the U.S. and distributed to 40 states."
"BEST OF TASTING" - "VERY GOOD"
- The Wall Street Journal (July 09)
"Australian Chardonnay: Not Back Yet"
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UPC code: 8 53065 00067 2
2007 Thorn-Clarke, Milton Park, Chardonnay 12/750ml
2007 Vintage had a mild and long ripening season. These
conditions favored the accumulation of fruit driven and
vibrant wines with great acidity.
The grapes were crushed, destemmed and then pressed using a
membrane press. Pressings were not used. Fermented using
French Yeast at 12-15 degrees Celcius. The ferment was kept
slow and cool to retain all the natural flavours of the grape.
The wine was then racked and filtered. Bottling took place
soon afterwards so the wine was a true expression of the grape
and the terroir from which it was made.
The color is a rich vibrant green. The nose shows lifted
clean, sweet fruit of apricot and peach. The palate is medium
to full bodied and exhibits predominantly peach and nectarine
flavours, with cloves and cardamom evident from the use of a
small amount of French oak. The wine finishes full and long
with a nice balance of sweet fruit and creaminess.
87 PTS - WHITE VALUE -
Wine Advocate (Feb. 09)
"Light yellow.
Musky pear and peach on the nose, with light spice and floral
qualities adding interest. Light-bodied orchard fruit and
melon flavors are a touch sweet, but offer good palate-coating
depth. An easy-drinking chardonnay that offers good
straightforward fruit and some finishing cling. "
- International Wine Cellar (July/Aug 2008), 87 pts
National
Retail Price:
$12.99 / bottle
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