TASTING NOTES FOR Derwent Estate Chardonnay 2022

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with light golden hues. Bright and clear, showing cool-climate precision and purity.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and refined, with white peach, citrus and nectarine. Subtle notes of spice, oatmeal and a gentle hint of butterscotch from oak maturation add layered complexity.

👅 Palate
Fresh and beautifully balanced, delivering white peach and citrus fruits with excellent purity. A creamy mid-palate from lees work and full malolactic fermentation adds depth without sacrificing vibrancy.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and textural with a fine, creamy mouthfeel. Bright acidity keeps the wine focused, finishing long, clean and persistent with citrus and subtle oak notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A premium cool-climate Tasmanian Chardonnay—elegant, balanced and food-friendly. Combines finesse, minerality and subtle oak influence, with the structure to age gracefully over time.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with fresh seafood, prawns, crab, roast chicken or creamy pasta dishes. Also excellent with risotto or lightly spiced poultry.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A classy, cool-climate Chardonnay—refined, textural and beautifully balanced.
Perfect for mixed dozens when you want a premium white that delivers elegance and consistency.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷