2004 Victoria Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
The Greg Norman Estates Chardonnay is pale straw in color with green hues. Aromas of peach and melon gain complexity with subtle oak notes. These fruit aromas develop across the creamy and smooth palate, supported by subtle oak nuances.
Grape Source
The fruit for this wine was sourced from premium vineyards across Victoria. The 2004 vintage had perfect ripening conditions resulting in grapes with excellent flavour and great natural acidity.
Vinification
Partial barrel fermentation combined with secondary malolatic fermentation produced a wine with creamy texture and fresh citrus flavours. These were further developed by aging in seasoned French oak.
Cellaring
Excellent drinking now but will reward careful cellaring for 3-4 years.
Technical Details
Bottling Date: December 2004
pH: 3.38
Acidity: 5.53g/L
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.5g/L
Harvest Date: March - April 2004
Ratings & Reviews
Wine Spectator (November 30, 2006)
Harvey Steiman's Recommended Australian Whites: Top Value
Wine Spectator (June 30, 2007)
"Smart Buy. right and juicy, with lively acidity to support the pear and mineral flavors, echoing nicely on the finish." - Harvey Steiman
Wine Enthusiast (December 1, 2005)
"A fine, food-friendly, medium-sized Chard whose nose and finish both show a fair amounts of wood. Fruit in the center is not very demonstrative, some peach skin holding down the fort." - Daryna Tobey
Wine News (February/March 2006)
"Aromas of pineapple and apricot ... tart flavors of lemon-lime and clove. Peach nectar notes sweeten up the finish."
Travel & Leisure Golf Magazine (Reds, Whites and Greens: Player/Vintners, March 2007)
"Ripe pineapple aromas, rich tropical fruit flavors and spicy oak notes." - Ray Isle & Rex Pickett
Every Day with Rachael Ray Magazine (Match Game, November 2006 )
"We recommend wines that deliver exceptional value so you get the best drink for your dollar. With the Winter Vegetable Curry in a Hurry, try Greg Norman Estates 2004 Victoria Chardonnay."
Observer (Drinking With the Shark, November 2006)
"The wine has an almost light straw color and a delicious summer fruit perfume that leads to the text book creamy, nutty flavor only the world's finest Chards can deliver, although the finest ones would struggle to do so at such a modest price." - Phillip Silverstone
Pittsburgh Magazine (Sips for your Fourth of July Celebration, June 2006)
"This is a beauty, with its fresh tropical-fruit flavors and crisp finish." - Bruce May
Santé (May 2006)
"Recommended. Full-bodied, ripe, and rich with baked quince, vanilla, butterscotch, and petrol; concentrated finish with spice."
Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences (February 9, 2006)
"Exceptional. Grapefruit and other citrus rind aroma with classic non-malolactic aroma of fresh fruit. Wonderful soft entry, but terrific acid for pairing with food."
