TASTING NOTES FOR Castelli Silver Series Chardonnay Great Southern Western Australia 2022
🍷 Appearance
Bright pale straw with delicate golden highlights. Clear and vibrant in the glass, displaying excellent freshness and an attractive youthful brilliance.
👃 Aromas
Elegant and inviting, with lifted aromas of white peach, ripe nectarine, citrus blossom and fresh green apple. Subtle notes of lemon zest, toasted cashews and delicate vanilla add complexity, while a gentle mineral character reflects the cool-climate influence of the Great Southern region.
👅 Palate
Beautifully balanced and expressive, delivering generous flavours of white peach, ripe stone fruits, citrus and crisp green apple. Subtle hints of creamy vanilla, toasted nuts and gentle oak provide additional depth without overpowering the vibrant fruit. Fresh natural acidity brings elegance and definition, creating a harmonious combination of richness and freshness.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Medium-bodied with a smooth, creamy texture balanced by lively acidity. The finish is long, clean and refreshing, with lingering stone fruit, citrus zest, subtle nuttiness and a delicate mineral edge.
🍇 Overall Style
An elegant and refined Great Southern Chardonnay that showcases the freshness, balance and sophistication associated with Western Australia’s cool-climate wine regions. Combining attractive stone fruit flavours, subtle oak complexity and vibrant acidity, this is a beautifully approachable Chardonnay offering both richness and finesse.
🍽️ Food Pairing
An excellent accompaniment to grilled barramundi, pan-seared scallops, roast chicken and creamy seafood pasta. Equally enjoyable with baked salmon, mushroom risotto, lightly roasted pork, soft cheeses or a classic chicken Caesar salad.
🥂 BBD Verdict
A wonderfully appealing Western Australian Chardonnay that delivers an excellent combination of ripe stone fruit, refreshing citrus and subtle oak complexity. Smooth, elegant and beautifully balanced, with the freshness and refinement that make Great Southern Chardonnay so enjoyable. A terrific choice for Chardonnay lovers seeking quality, flavour and versatility, and an excellent addition to any mixed or straight dozen from Better Buy The Dozen.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷