Wine Tasting Review
LUC over $25 St. Hugo Eden Valley
Barton & Guestier
Chardonnay
Chablis Chardonnay
Region: Eden Valley
Region: Chablis AOC, France
VIN: 2019 LUC: $25.99
VIN: 2019 LUC: $34.03
Distributed by: Pernod Ricard
Distributed by: Beach Avenue Wholesalers
“Serious, oak driven, but not dominated nose. Beautifully balanced cashew, stonefruit and vanilla. This is a gorgeous wine now destined for bigger things with time.” – Salvatore Margiotta
“Initially quite restrained on the nose with hints of red apple and cashew. The palate is cool yet bright yet textured. Great fruit intensity develops on the palate, leading to a fine, persistent finish.” – Sharyn Foulis
“Cheaper wines were very lean and short. There was noticeable increased enjoyment in the +$25 wine bracket.” Ed Peake Key Account Manager Treasury Wine Estates
Geoff Merrill Reserve Chardonnay Region: McLaren Vale and Coonawarra VIN: 2017 LUC: $25.80 Distributed by: Young & Rashleigh (NSW/ACT), The Wine Company (QLD), Options Craft Liquor Merchants (SA), Nelson Wine Co. (VIC), West Coast Wine Cellars (WA), Thomas Chin Pty Ltd (NT), DWS Tasmania (TAS)
Taylors St Andrews Chardonnay Region: Clare Valley VIN: 2017 LUC: $25.59 Distributed by: Taylors Wines
“Toasty nose with a well balanced palate – stonefruit and a hint of white pepper. Great finish.” – Emma Fogarty
“Fruit sweetness from oak. Acid cleans palate. Good structure. Good finish. Balanced, very good.” – Geoff Bollom
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Domaines Albert Kumeu River Estate
Bichot Mercurey
Chardonnay
Blanc ‘Les Champs
Region: Kumeu, New Zealand
Michaux’ – Domaine
VIN: 2018 LUC: $27.95
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Adelie
Distributed by:
Region: France
Déjà Vu Wine Co.
VIN: 2018 LUC: $45.84 Distributed by: Decante This
“Integrated, layered and textural. Balanced citrus and mealy characters. Intensity and persistence. Impressive.” – Michael Mcintosh
“Musk sticks on the nose. Ginger and white pepper on the finish. Spicy and interesting!” – Emma Fogarty
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“It’s versatile, anything from fresh seafood to fatty pork.” – Michael Mcintosh “ It may be predictable but roast chicken accompanied by maple glazes parsnips and duck fat potatoes is hard to beat.” – Salvatore Margiotta “ Popcorn! Or pasta, pork, chicken or risotto.” – Emma Fogarty “ Pork and creamy pasta dishes.” – Geoff Bollom
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