Coldstream Hills Chardonnay 2003

Made by Coldstream Hills in Australia (region: Yarra Valley) .

A dry, still, white wine with 14% alcohol tasted on 23rd Mar 2005.

Grape: Chardonnay

Quality: Good

Value: Above Average

Cost: Usually between $19.00 - $24.00.

Looks: Bright yellow, fairly heavy looking in the glass.

Smells: Charry oak, with a little sweet smelling vanilla and straw. A slight tropical fruit follows. A persistent nose rather than a powerful one.

Feels: An oily, medium body.

Tastes: Loooonnnnggg. Nice wood balance with tropical pineapple fruit that lingers. Some nice round, buttery overtones follow to flesh out the balance. Really hides the alcohol well...but I think it is a sure early drinking style!

Possible retailers: BWS, Woolworths Liquor, Nick's Vintage Direct.