Friday, 17 January 2014

A tail of two chardonnay

Chardonnay can vary in its quality like all other varieties yet it seems that the style varies more. The first wine is light and made in a more less is more style while the second wine looks towards the chardonnay’s of old.  
 
Tyrrell's Lost Block Chardonnay 2012 
 
In the beginning there is acidity in a light bodied style which makes me think of a lime splice in summer. It is a little confected but provides a nice summer refreshing drink with no real creamy nature.  
 
Alcohol: 12.5% 
Price: $18
Rated: 82 
Drink: Now – 2015 
 
Lost Block Chardonnay
 
Big volume chardy! 
 
Lindeman’s Bin 65 Chardonnay 2013 
 
Simple or one dimensional is the only thing I have down for this wine. There is a note of peach with a sweet entry before it hits the mid-palate and disappears. The wine is nice enough especially at this price but that is about it.  
 
Alcohol: 13.5% 
Price: $5 
Rated: 78 
Drink: Now  
 
 
Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay 750mL 2013

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