Probably not my favourite vintage of Hazeldene Chardonnay, although time will be kind as all the bits come together. It’s a warmer, more opulent iteration of this upper Yarra white, and it’s a lot of wine. Importantly, it never feels heavy—there is a great interplay between fine white peach vitality and a warmer, broader vanilla bean warmth. Sometimes, it looks too alcoholic and a bit full, but no doubting the nougat and stonefruit volume. It still amazes me that this is available retail for just $36 – worth the investment.
- Best drinking: now and for the next five years
- Score (out of 20):
- Score (out of 100): 92
- Alcohol %: 13.7
- RRP (in $AUD): 48
- Winery website: https://oakridgewines.com.au/
- Would I buy it?: worth a few glasses
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