TASTING NOTES

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🍷 Appearance
Light pale gold with bright clarity—fresh, youthful and inviting in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and expressive, showing fresh apricot, white peach and stone fruit.
Delicate notes of honeysuckle, spice and a touch of vanilla oak add complexity and warmth.

👅 Palate
Light to medium-bodied and refreshingly balanced.
Stone fruit flavours—peach, nectarine and apricot—are complemented by lemon curd, citrus zest and subtle oak influence.
A gentle lees texture adds roundness while maintaining freshness and vibrancy.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and lightly creamy with a soft, textural mouthfeel.
The finish is clean and lingering, with citrus brightness and a hint of spice and oak.

🍇 Overall Style
A modern, cool-climate Great Southern Chardonnay—fresh, balanced and lightly textural.
Combines fruit purity with subtle oak and elegance, making it highly approachable and versatile.

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🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled chicken, seafood, creamy pasta or roast vegetables.
Also pairs beautifully with soft cheeses and light Mediterranean dishes.

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❤️ Why You’ll Love It

• Fresh stone fruit with citrus lift
• Subtle oak adds texture without heaviness
• Balanced, modern Chardonnay style

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🎯 Perfect For

• Mixed dozens with broad appeal
• Everyday premium white drinking
• Customers wanting a softer, easy Chardonnay

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🏆 BBD Verdict
A smart, value-driven Chardonnay—this Castelli Silver Series delivers freshness, texture and balance in a highly drinkable style.
Perfect for Better Buy The Dozen mixed dozens, offering a reliable, crowd-pleasing white that sits comfortably between crisp and creamy styles.

Cheers

Peter Turnbull

Better Buy The Dozen