TASTING NOTES FOR Dexter Black Label Chardonnay Mornington Peninsula Victoria 2024

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with light golden hues, bright, concentrated and beautifully refined in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Highly expressive and layered, showing preserved lemon, white peach and citrus blossom with hints of nougat, cinnamon spice and subtle sea spray minerality. Delicate white florals, fennel and wild herbs add extra complexity and finesse.

👅 Palate
Powerful yet elegant, delivering deep layers of lemon curd, white nectarine and lime zest with superb concentration and precision. The palate is tightly coiled and mineral-driven, balanced by refreshing acidity and beautifully integrated oak influence.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and mouth-filling with creamy lees texture and fine white tannin providing structure and length. The finish is exceptionally long, fresh and detailed with lingering citrus, spice and mineral notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A sophisticated and cellar-worthy Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay showing remarkable concentration, finesse and site expression. Rich and layered while retaining superb tension, freshness and precision, this is a benchmark cool-climate Australian Chardonnay style.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with lobster, grilled scallops, roast chicken, creamy seafood pasta, pork belly and mushroom risotto. Also superb with triple cream cheeses and refined modern Australian cuisine.

🍷 BBD Verdict
A beautifully crafted premium Chardonnay delivering outstanding intensity, texture and balance. Complex, polished and highly expressive, this is a serious Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay that will reward both immediate enjoyment and careful cellaring.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷