TASTING NOTES FOR Pooles Rock Premiere Chardonnay Hunter Valley New South Wales 2024

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with bright green-gold highlights and excellent clarity. Fresh and vibrant in the glass, showing the youthful character and refinement expected from premium Hunter Valley Chardonnay.

👃 Aromas
Expressive aromas of white peach, nectarine and green melon are complemented by grapefruit and fresh citrus. Subtle savoury oak, cashew and gentle flinty notes add complexity and sophistication.

👅 Palate
Rich and beautifully balanced, delivering white peach, ripe stone fruit and grapefruit flavours with excellent intensity. Bright acidity provides freshness and definition, while barrel fermentation and lees influence contribute savoury complexity and depth.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Medium-bodied with a creamy, finely textured mouthfeel balanced by refreshing acidity. The finish is long and persistent, with lingering citrus, stone fruit, subtle nuttiness and savoury oak characters.

🍇 Overall Style
A polished and sophisticated Hunter Valley Chardonnay combining generous stone fruit with citrus freshness, subtle oak and savoury complexity. Pooles Rock describes the Premiere range as showcasing classic wines from iconic Australian regions, with Chardonnay the original Premiere wine and its flagship.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast chicken, grilled salmon, prawns, scallops, creamy seafood dishes, pork loin and soft cheeses.

⭐ BBD Verdict
A beautifully made Hunter Valley Chardonnay offering excellent richness without sacrificing freshness. White peach, nectarine and grapefruit combine with creamy texture, savoury oak and a fine mineral edge. Refined, flavoursome and extremely food-friendly—a Chardonnay with genuine character and excellent balance.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷