2005 Victoria Chardonnay

Tasting Notes

The Greg Norman Estates Chardonnay 2005 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 2005 vintage began with a cool, wet spring, followed by extremes of temperature in February. By autumn, however, the weather had settled providing 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 2005
pH: 3.38
Acidity: 5.53g/L
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 2.5g/L
Harvest Date: March - April 2005

 

Ratings & Reviews

Wine Spectator (June 30, 2007)
"Smart Buy. Bright and juicy. A supple frame envelopes gently spicy pear and lime flavors that mingle deftly on the long, polished finish. Drink now through 2012." - Harvey Steiman

 

Midwest Food Network (May 2007)
"Venture to the land down under and discover fun, fruity wines Let's start the meal off tonight with roasted lemon-pepper chicken off the barbie. This meal deserves a great bottle of wine! Greg Norman Australia Estates Victoria Chardonnay will be perfect. Oh, the moment you pop the cork you can smell it, nectarine, peach and is that melon? Of course! And it doesn't let you down as it is very smooth in the mouth and the finish is a lasting one." - Skip Hepner