TASTING NOTES FOR Hope Estate Signature Chardonnay Hunter Valley New South Wales 2017

🍷 Appearance
White gold with light golden hues, showing maturity and richness in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Complex and evolving, revealing vanilla, tropical fruit and ripe stone fruit with subtle oak influence.

👅 Palate
Full-flavoured and well-balanced, delivering ripe peach, melon and tropical fruit with layers of creamy texture and integrated oak. The wine shows both richness and freshness as it develops.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and rounded with a soft, creamy mouthfeel. The finish is long and persistent, with lingering stone fruit, vanilla and gentle oak spice.

🍇 Overall Style
A mature Hunter Valley Chardonnay—rich, complex and beautifully balanced. Combines developed fruit and oak with freshness, showing the region’s classic ability to produce both immediate appeal and graceful ageing.

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

BBD Verdict
A beautifully aged Chardonnay that delivers richness, complexity and balance—smooth, layered and very satisfying. A standout for mixed dozens when you want a mature Australian Chardonnay with real character and depth.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen