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Fast Facts: Country: Australia Region: Hunter Valley, New South Wales Winemaker: Steve Dodd Variety: 100% Chardonnay Closure: Cork Oak: 9 months in new French Oak RRP: $26AU |
A little bit about the winery: Established in 1972. Specialising in Shiraz and Semillon which are both made by local winemaking legend Karl Stockhausen who has been making wine in the Hunter Valley for over 35 years.
Website: http://www.briarridge.com.au
Email: indulge@briarridge.com.au
Tasting Note: Yellow-golden in colour. Shows good complexity on the palate for a young Chardonnay. The French oak blends in well and did not overpower the fruit. Quite a full-bodied style which would definitely suit drinking with food. A good length and persistent finish.
Drinking Window: 2005 – 2007
Score: Rated at 89 points, with a value rating of Average.
See “How to interpret my scores” for an explanation of how the above scores were reached.