Freycinet Vineyards Chardonnay 2011

The Freycinet Peninsula is located on the east side of Tasmania in what is a rather hotter area than is normally associated with the region. In general they seem to be able to make European style Riesling and Pinot of character.

Freycinet Vineyards Chardonnay 2011

Nothing is out of place in this wine and at this stage the wine seems coiled up and tight. The oak has already been absorbed in to the body of this full bodied beast so the peach, grapefruit, struck quartz and pineapple juice are the main gladiators of the show. The power of the flavours is off set by the restraint of the structure and acidity but everything seems meaningless as the transition of each component works so well.  I would be stashing this away as the wine opened up over the four say I tasted it, each and every time I went back.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Price: $30
Rated: 93
Drink: 2017 - 2025