TASTING NOTES FOR Coombe Tribute Chardonnay Yarra Valley Victoria 2021

🍷 Appearance
Bright pale gold with a light green hue. Elegant and luminous, showing excellent clarity.

👃 Aromas
Refined and lifted, revealing white peach, nectarine and citrus zest.
Subtle notes of white florals, lemon pith and a touch of fennel and lanolin add complexity, with beautifully integrated oak in the background.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, delivering stone fruit, citrus and hints of green apple.
A fine line of acidity provides freshness and drive, while gentle oak and lees influence add texture and depth.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and layered with a lightly creamy mid-palate.
The finish is long, precise and elegant, with lingering citrus, stone fruit and a subtle savoury/mineral edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A premium Yarra Valley Chardonnay—elegant, textural and finely structured.
Combines cool-climate purity with subtle oak and complexity, delivering both immediate appeal and short to medium-term cellaring potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast chicken, grilled seafood, creamy pasta or pork dishes.
Also excellent with soft cheeses and richer vegetarian dishes.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A classy, modern Chardonnay that delivers balance, finesse and real drinking pleasure.
A premium mixed dozen inclusion—refined, versatile and a standout for lovers of cool-climate Chardonnay.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷