Tasting note

Pale lemon in colour; the nose is dominated by aromas of citrus and stone fruit with a hint of vanilla; the palate is full body and extra-dry with flavours of crisp apples, peach, pineapple, lemon and well integrated oak; creamy round texture.

Flavours of tropical fruit and toasty notes unfold on the palate. Spice and ripe tree fruit linger through on the finish. Medium-bodied with a smooth, buttery mouth-feel. .

Bright straw yellow color with a bouquet of ripe red apple, pear,, pineapple and yellow plum, perfectly balanced by vanilla extract and oak. Pairs well with scallops in a cream sauce or a wild mushroom risotto.

As featured in TASTE Magazine, Summer 2012 issue. This medium-bodied white, with a slightly rich mouth feel, is bright straw-yellow in colour with a bouquet of ripe apple, pear, pineapple and yellow plum. The palate is balanced by fresh acidity and flavours of yellow apple, pineapple, tropical fruit and spice. The clean, lingering finish of lemon custard, green apple, pear and light minerality is complemented by hints of vanilla extract and oak. VANMAG Wine awards say for this 2011 Chardonnay: "Genius winemaker Howard Soon has struck Chardonnay gold once again, an outstanding bargain." Perfect with planked salmon.