My wine of the month is the wooded Chardonnay from Glenelly Wine Estate, Grand Vin de Glenelly Chardonnay 2010.
Pulsating aromas of citrus, lime, nuttiness and vanilla. It follows through onto the palate with minerality characteristics in addition. It has a good balance with an elegant richness and complexity. The adequate acidity keeps the wine crisp and fresh. The finish is long and lingering. To put it into terms that one unfamiliar to wine can relate to; the wine has citrus fruit flavours with a creamy/buttery vanilla quality to it.
The wine was wild/naturally fermented and left on the lees for a period of 7 months which gives it its richness, complexity and creaminess. It spent a total of 10 months in new French oak barrels which in turn gives the wine its oaky vanillin characteristics. The wine is good to drink now but can also be stored for up to 6 years.
Conclusion: A fantastic, elegant wine that most will enjoy, I highly recommend this Chardonnay.
My rating: 18/20
My rating: 18/20
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