TASTING NOTES for Alte Chardonnay Orange New South Wales 2025
🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with light golden hues. Bright and clear, showing freshness and cool-climate vibrancy.
👃 Aromas
Fresh and expressive, with white peach, nectarine and citrus leading the nose.
Hints of toasted oak, nougat and subtle lees complexity add depth and refinement.
👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, delivering stone fruit flavours of peach and nectarine with a citrus lift.
A creamy texture is supported by fine acidity and gentle oak influence, creating both richness and freshness.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and rounded with a light creaminess.
The finish is long and refreshing, with lingering citrus, stone fruit and a subtle toasty note.
🍇 Overall Style
A modern Orange Chardonnay—cool-climate, fruit-driven and elegantly structured.
Combines fresh acidity with subtle oak and texture, showcasing the finesse typical of high-altitude Orange wines.
🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast chicken, grilled seafood, creamy pasta or pork dishes. Also pairs beautifully with soft cheeses.
🥂 BBD Verdict
A stylish, cool-climate Chardonnay that delivers freshness, texture and excellent balance.
Ideal for mixed dozens where you want a premium, crowd-pleasing white with both richness and finesse.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
