TASTING NOTES FOR Robert Oatley Pennant Chardonnay Margaret River Western Australia 2021

🍷 Appearance
Brilliant pale gold with youthful green highlights. Bright, refined and beautifully polished in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Complex and expressive aromas of white peach, nectarine and citrus blossom are layered with roasted cashew, nougat and subtle flinty mineral notes. Fine French oak adds hints of vanilla and gentle spice.

👅 Palate
Elegant and concentrated, delivering flavours of stone fruit, grapefruit and lemon curd with impressive purity and balance. The palate shows superb Margaret River definition, combining vibrant fruit with creamy texture and finely integrated oak.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and layered with beautifully controlled acidity providing freshness and drive. The finish is long, savoury and refined, carrying lingering notes of citrus, roasted nuts and subtle oak complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A premium Margaret River Chardonnay showing both power and restraint. Sophisticated, textural and elegantly structured, this is a modern Australian Chardonnay with impressive depth, finesse and ageing potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled lobster, roast chicken, creamy seafood dishes, pork belly or mushroom risotto.

🛒 BBD Verdict
A beautifully crafted Margaret River Chardonnay delivering complexity, elegance and class. Rich enough for lovers of fuller Chardonnay styles while still retaining freshness and precision, making it a superb premium addition to a quality mixed dozen.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷