$60.00
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Region: Tasmania
Grapes: Chardonnay
First Glance: Savoury, Textural, Briny, Racy
Acclaim: 95pts
The Wine:
Dr Edge Tasmania Chardonnay is a blend of Derwent Valley (60%) & Tamar Valley (40%) fruit. The fresh, hand picked fruit is direct pressed to 1,000L clay amphora and some seasoned oak casks for natural (wild) fermentation and time on lees for 9 months. The clay vessels hold around 10% by volume whole Chardonnay fruit clusters for fermentation and maturation, offering grip and texture without tasting like a forest in France. Bottled without fining agents.
The Review:
Gary Walsh, The Wine Front - 95pts
"Savoury style here, and it’s pretty much all about the texture. Green pear, oatmeal, white mushroom, lemon with honey, almond, chamomile and green olives in brine. It’s chalky and gently chewy, a lively bite to green apple acidity, tangerine juiciness, but also has some nutty richness, plenty of zip and energy, with an umami-laced finish of excellent length and grip. Distinctive. Excellent wine. Yum."
