TASTING NOTES FOR Allandale Chardonnay Hunter Valley New South Wales 2024

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with light golden hues—bright, clean and inviting in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Generous and expressive, showing white peach, nectarine and subtle fig notes.
Hints of toasted coconut and light oak add warmth and complexity.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and balanced, delivering stone fruit flavours of peach and nectarine supported by citrus freshness.
A gentle creamy influence from lees ageing adds roundness and depth.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and lightly textural with refreshing acidity.
The finish is clean and persistent, with citrus and subtle oak lingering nicely.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Hunter Valley Chardonnay—fruit-driven with subtle oak influence and excellent balance.
Shows the region’s hallmark combination of stone fruit richness, freshness and approachability.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast chicken, grilled fish or creamy pasta dishes.
Also excellent with seafood, buttery sauces or soft cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A reliable, easy-drinking Chardonnay that delivers flavour, balance and versatility.
Ideal for mixed dozens—crowd-pleasing, food-friendly and consistently overdelivers for the price.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷