TASTING NOTES FOR Rolling Chardonnay Orange New South Wales 2024

🍷 Appearance
Bright golden straw with fresh green highlights. Clear and inviting in the glass, showing youthful vibrancy and richness.

👃 Aromas
Fresh and appealing aromas of white peach, ripe nectarine and stone fruit, complemented by citrus notes and a gentle peaches-and-cream character. Subtle brioche adds an attractive layer of complexity.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and generously fruit-driven, with flavours of peach, nectarine and citrus. A creamy softness through the mid-palate is balanced by lively acidity and restrained oak, keeping the wine fresh and highly approachable.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and softly textured with an appealing creamy mouthfeel. Subtle oak and brioche characters add complexity, while crisp citrus acidity carries through to a clean, balanced and refreshing finish.

🍇 Overall Style
A contemporary Orange Chardonnay that combines ripe stone fruit with creamy texture and fresh acidity. Generous enough for Chardonnay lovers while remaining bright, balanced and extremely easy to drink.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled fish, prawns, roast chicken, creamy pasta, seafood risotto, Caesar salad or soft cheeses.

⭐ BBD Verdict
A terrific everyday Chardonnay offering plenty of flavour and excellent drinkability. Peach and nectarine fruit, subtle creamy complexity and refreshing acidity come together beautifully. A versatile, crowd-pleasing Chardonnay that delivers well above its weight.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷