"Interesting aromas of honeycomb, pink peppercorn, pineapple-mango cake and coriander with a tart, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a crisp, tangy passionfruit accented finish. Sassy and flavorful with lively acidity that will play well at the table."
Beverage Testing Institute (November 14th 2011), 90 pts
"This 2013 Chardonnay Unoaked is an attractive, Chablis-styled 100% Chardonnay revealing copious aromas of caramelized citrus, nectarines, mangoes and a subtle chalky underpinning that provides minerality. Drink this medium-bodied, well-made Chardonnay over the next several years. - Robert Parker"
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate (November 2014), 87 pts
"Light yellow. Smoke-accented aromas of poached pear and tangerine, with a gingery note adding lift. Chewy and focused on the palate, offering ripe orchard and citrus fruit flavors, with a buttery nuance emerging as the wine opens in the glass. Finishes supple and spicy, with lingering notes of bitter pear skin and quince. - Josh Raynolds"
-Vinous (March 2016), 88 pts
Australian Wine Showcase (December 2016), 90 pts
"Chardonnay is a classic Padthaway expression of the variety, boasting pineapple and citrus flavors. For those of a certain age, it will bring back pleasant memories of Lindeman's Padthaway Chardonnay (NOT Bin 65), a medium-bodied, succulent style of Chardonnay that speaks for itself in its popularity. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Interim end of September 2018), 90 pts
"This quintessential South Aussie Chardonnay, from the terra rossa soils of the Padthaway region, is buttery and a little toasty, with lemon curd and peach notes. The mouthfeel is creamy with lifted acidity that feels somewhat forced. CHRISTINA PICKARD"
- Wine Enthusiast (October 2020), 87 pts
"Attractively fruited and fragrant, the wine shows golden peach, baked fig, vanilla and lemon peel aromas on the nose, followed by a succulent palate that’s creamy and lingering. Beautifully styled and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2023. - Sam Kim"
- Wine Orbit (December 2019), 92 pts
