TASTING NOTES FOR Parker Estate Cool Climate Chardonnay Coonawarra South Australia 2022

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with light green highlights, bright and youthful in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Fresh and expressive, showing nectarine, grapefruit and white peach with hints of citrus blossom, delicate spice and subtle gun flint complexity. Fine oak influence adds gentle creaminess and depth.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, delivering ripe stone fruit, citrus and melon flavours with lively natural acidity. The palate is fresh and fruit-driven with subtle creamy textures and well-integrated oak supporting the vibrant fruit profile.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and rounded with a fine creamy texture balanced by refreshing acidity. The finish is clean, persistent and lightly savoury with lingering citrus, peach and mineral notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A modern cool-climate Chardonnay that balances freshness, fruit purity and subtle oak influence beautifully. Elegant and approachable with excellent drinkability and classic Coonawarra finesse.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled seafood, roast chicken, creamy pasta dishes, salmon, pork and soft cheeses. Also excellent with mushroom risotto and lighter poultry dishes.

🍷 BBD Verdict
A polished and highly enjoyable cool-climate Chardonnay offering freshness, texture and excellent balance. Bright, elegant and easy-drinking, this is a terrific everyday premium Chardonnay that overdelivers for value.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷