Reserve Chardonnay

2010 RESERVE CHARDONNAY        
                                            
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This is the 'new wave' of chardonnay. The 2010 shows a beautiful balance between oak and fruit, with lemon meringue, apricots and rockmelon on the nose. Taste nextarines, peaches and apricots on the palate.   

This wine has been matured in brand new French oak for 8 months, the extended lees maturation has added complexity as has the malolactic fermentation.

Bronze Medal: Swan Valley Show 2011

Cellar: 5 years                                           

2009 Reserve Chardonnay

Derek (the winemaker) is absolutely delighted with the 2009 Reserve Chardonnay.
It is drinking beautifully right now, its had a year in bottle and is only just starting to show its true colours!

He thinks its much more elegant and delicate then the previous few vintages...it was probably the cool lead up to Christmas 2008 which made a big difference during the growing season for the 2009 Reserve Chardonnay, and of course (Derek reckons) his growing skill..!?!?

Lemon meringue on the nose and peaches & nectarines on the palate. Silver Medal: Swan Valley Wine Show 2010
Ray Jordan: 92/100

Food Match: Grilled Swordfish with caponata (a roast vegetable & pine nut sauce) & Salsa Verde or Salmon with asparagus

Laura's drinking the Reserve Chardonnay "I think that this is a really elegant wine, the fruit and oak are perfectly balanced for me. Its a great Food wine, lots of body and structure to go with the fabulous rich, white meats & seafood that I love!" 

Order Reserve Chardonnay now, (put together your own mixed case of Upper Reach wines)

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The West Australian's Ray Jordan "Impressive chardonnay of real complexity that shows what you can do with good viticulture and classy empathetic winemaking in the Swan Valley. Powerful statement of the variety with lots of barrel fermentation character influencing the final wine. Excellent structure with a powerful deep finish."  92/100
Cellar: 5 years

Bottled: 30 October 2009
Released: 1st November 2009

Cellaring: I enjoy this wine young, but it will develop complexity over five years.

Awards:
Silver Medal: Swan Valley Show 2010
3 Stars from Winestate Magazine 2010

If you purchase a mixed case, you will get the same discount on the total price.

 

2008 Reserve Chardonnay

2008 is looking like a great vintage, the 2008 Reserve Chardonnay is very, very good.

The hughly rich palate displays intense vanilla, pear and a hint of nutmeg with toasty aromas.

Added complexity from the lees maturation and malolactic fermentation has resulted in this creamy, multi-layered, complex wine. There is great depth and a very long finish.

The 2008 just got better and better over time. I'm going to hold onto mine until 2012 (well' that's the plan anyway)

This wine will develop with cellaring for three to five years

Awards:
Winestate: 4 STARS Best Barrel Fermented Chardonnay in WA
Bronze Medal: Royal Perth Show 2009
90/100 James Halliday 2010 Wine Companion

 "Big, complex wine with a powerful hit of oak showing through the peachy aromas. Soft & creamy in the mouth. Well made- all it needs is time" Winestate Annual 2010
Our Reserve was the only Swan Valley featured wine!