TASTING NOTES FOR Chain Of Ponds Single Vineyard Corkscrew Chardonnay Adelaide Hills 2022

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with a light gold hue. Bright and refined, showing clarity and cool-climate elegance.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and expressive, with peach, grapefruit, rockmelon and nectarine.
Subtle layers of fig, baked brioche and spicy oak add complexity, with hints of grilled lemon and a light struck-match character bringing a modern edge.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and beautifully structured, delivering citrus, stone fruit and grapefruit intensity.
There’s a fine line of mineral acidity running through the wine, supported by well-integrated oak and a touch of toast, giving both depth and precision.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and refined, with balanced linear acidity and excellent fruit length.
A subtle creaminess from oak integration rounds out the finish, which is long, clean and gently complex.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Adelaide Hills Chardonnay—elegant, fresh and finely balanced.
Combines bright citrus and stone fruit with restrained oak and a mineral backbone, offering both immediate appeal and short-term cellaring potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with scallops, grilled seafood, roast chicken or creamy pasta dishes. Also excellent with soft cheeses and lightly spiced poultry.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously polished cool-climate Chardonnay that delivers freshness, finesse and real class.
Ideal for mixed dozens where you want a step-up white with both flavour and sophistication—this is outstanding value and a standout Adelaide Hills performer.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷