Rochford Isabella's Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

The older brother to the ‘standard’ Yarra Valley Chardonnay and in fine form. I’m on a real Chardonnay roll here at Graham HQ this past week and there have been relatively few disappointments. Premium Aussie Chardonnay in a good place.

Not a hair out of place here either. Nougat and melon, the oak and lees well integrated. It looks just a little ripe and broad through the middle, but the flavours are juicy and full and inviting and it finishes tightly. I like the contrast between peachy fruit and proper acidity. Nice contrast to the more oak tinged power of the Tapanappa too. I like both.

Source: Sample
Tasted: October 2014
Drink: 2014-2018
Score: 18.5/20, 94/100
Would I buy it? Half a bottle of this (at least) would disappear in no time.
Buy online: Rochford Wines