TASTING NOTES FOR Holm Oak Chardonnay Tasmania 2023
🍷 Appearance
Pale gold with a bright, youthful sheen. Clean and vibrant in the glass.
👃 Aromas
Refined and expressive, showing citrus, white peach and nectarine.
Hints of apricot kernel, spice and lightly integrated oak add depth and complexity.
👅 Palate
Elegant and balanced, delivering citrus and stone fruit with impressive purity.
A gentle creaminess from lees work and partial malolactic fermentation adds texture, while fine acidity keeps everything fresh and focused.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Medium-bodied with a smooth, lightly creamy mouthfeel.
The finish is long and mineral-driven, with citrus and subtle oak spice lingering beautifully.
🍇 Overall Style
A classic cool-climate Tasmanian Chardonnay—elegant, textural and finely structured.
Combines fresh fruit, subtle oak and bright acidity for a modern, balanced style.
🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast chicken, grilled seafood, creamy pasta dishes or pork. Also excellent with soft cheeses and buttery sauces.
🥂 BBD Verdict
A polished, modern Chardonnay that delivers freshness, texture and finesse in equal measure.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a premium Aussie Chardonnay that overdelivers on quality and drinkability.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
