TASTING NOTES FOR Lake’s Folly Hunter Valley Chardonnay 2023

🍷 Appearance
Bright pale gold with youthful brilliance. Clean and refined in the glass, showing classic Hunter Valley elegance.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and expressive, featuring pear, white peach and subtle lemon peel. Fine French oak adds delicate spice and a creamy nuance without dominating the fruit.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and beautifully structured, with layers of pear and stone fruit flowing across the palate. There’s excellent line and length, supported by bright, natural acidity that keeps everything fresh and focused.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and composed, with a gentle lees-derived creaminess balanced by crisp acidity. The finish is long, stylish and precise, leaving lingering notes of citrus, stone fruit and subtle oak.

🍇 Overall Style
A benchmark Hunter Valley Chardonnay—refined, balanced and age-worthy. Combines purity of fruit with restraint and structure, showing both immediate appeal and excellent cellaring potential (10+ years).

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled seafood, scallops, roast chicken, pork or creamy pasta dishes. Also superb with lobster, risotto or dishes featuring buttery sauces where the acidity cuts through beautifully.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A premium, cellar-worthy Chardonnay that delivers class, finesse and consistency. An outstanding inclusion in a Better Buy The Dozen mixed dozen—adds serious quality and a touch of Hunter Valley pedigree.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷