Chardonnay
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2004 Providence Miguet Chardonnay
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750ml
$26.00
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| Stuart has turned his attention to Chardonnay and we now have had three consecutive years of Gold medal awards. 13.3% alc |
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| Ageing Potential: |
| 2012+ this wine is showing a softeness that comes with age but still has firm acid which means it will have a long life. |
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| Tasting Notes: |
| According to Halliday "lively and fresh, with perfect balance and length. 95/100" |
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| Food Suggestions: |
| Oysters, scallops in a creamy sauce, grilled fish and poultry meals. |
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2005 Providence Madame Miguet Reserve Chardonnay
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750ml
$28.00
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| Grown at Providence and Made by Hood Wines, Cambridge 14% alc
4 stars out of 5 by WineState magazine. |
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| Ageing Potential: |
| 2025 |
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| Tasting Notes: |
| According to Halliday " a beautifully composed and controlled wine; nectarine and grapefruit are interwoven with a fine skien of quality French oak; Outstanding length." This wine is the memorial wine for Madame Cecile Miguet who died in '05 just a few weeks short of 100. Top gold Tas Wine Show '06. 96/100" |
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| Food Suggestions: |
| Oysters, scallops in a creamy sauce, grilled fish light poultry meals and cheddar cheeses. |
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2008 Golders Chardonnay
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750ml
$23.00
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| Made by Richard Crabtree from grapes from when he owned the Golders Vineyard at Pipers River. 13.4%alc.vol |
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| Ageing Potential: |
| Tasmanian Chardonnays keep well as they have firm acid to start and the age gives that lovely soft buttery flavours that appeal to so many. |
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| Tasting Notes: |
| barrel fermented on French Oak for 6 months. |
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| Food Suggestions: |
| Delicious with oysters, pasta and omelettes and any fish dish. |
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