TASTING NOTES FOR Best’s Great Western Chardonnay Great Western Victoria 2022

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with light golden hues and a faint green tint. Bright and refined, showing cool-climate clarity.

👃 Aromas
Complex and lifted, with white peach, grapefruit and citrus blossom.
Hints of honeycomb, flint and subtle struck-match reduction add depth and sophistication.

👅 Palate
Elegant and finely balanced, delivering flavours of white nectarine, peach and citrus.
A seamless interplay of fresh fruit, savoury notes and gentle oak provides both richness and precision.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Textural and layered, with a creamy mid-palate from lees work and partial malolactic influence.
The finish is long and mineral-driven, with lingering citrus, stone fruit and subtle nutty complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Great Western Chardonnay—cool-climate, refined and beautifully structured.
Combines purity of fruit with savoury complexity and restrained oak, delivering both freshness and depth.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast chicken, grilled seafood, creamy pasta or pork dishes.
Also excellent with soft cheeses or mushroom-based dishes.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously impressive Chardonnay that balances elegance, texture and complexity.
Perfect for mixed dozens—a premium white that adds class, finesse and real drinking pleasure.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷