"Aperitif style with a peachy/toasty oak nose and citrus, acod-based flavors"
Winestate Magazine (May/June 2012), TOP 40 BEST BUY
"Light, bright yellow. Zesty citrus- and orchard fruit-scented nose shows a suave floral overtone and a hint of peach pit. Sharply focused Meyer lemon and pear flavors are light-bodied but nicely concentrated, showing good nervy lift and focus. Finishes dry and tight, with very clarity and spicy persistence."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, 89 pts
"Pale yellow. Aromas of ripe melon and white peach are lifted by a suggestion of lemon pith. Fleshy and seamless on the palate, offering juicy honeydew and nectarine flavors sharpened by a refreshingly bitter jolt of quinine. Closes with good energy and an echo of fresh pit fruits. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (March 2016), 88 pts
- Vinous (Australia Brings the Brawn and the Beauty, October 2017), 90 pts
- Vinous (Australia Brings the Brawn and the Beauty, October 2017), 90 pts
"Starts off with accents of honeysuckle and peach blossom, giving way to vibrant lime, lemon and pear flavors. Set on a sleek frame, with plenty of oomph on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 1,000 cases made. –MW"
- Wine Spectator (November 30th 2017), 90 pts
"Sourced from Eden Valley, the 2017 Mount Crawford Chardonnay includes 25% barrel-fermented and aged wine, while the rest is done in tank. It's a juicy, medium-bodied Chardonnay, fruit-focused, with pineapple, pear and citrus flavors. Not overly rich or broad, it fits neatly within the current paradigm of balanced Aussie Chardonnay. At the price, it can compete with anything from anywhere in the world. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #238, August 2018), 88 pts