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Decades Coal River Valley Chardonnay 2024, Tasmania, AUD $80
Steve Flamsteed is simply one of Australia’s finest winemakers. Formerly chief winemaker at Giant Steps and now a roving consultant in big demand, he has released the first wines of his new Tasmanian venture with his mate over the decades, Brad Rogers.
Bright medium-light yellow colour with a malt, nougat and almond-paste bouquet, the palate rich and deep with a superb array of flavours, lemon, grapefruit, various nuts and some subtle smoky flinty notes. The palate has high energy and great intensity, line and length, the texture seamless and the wine has gravitas. A stunning chardonnay. (Screwcap)
Score: 97 ★★★★★ – view original tasting note
Alcohol: 13%
Drink: now to 2036
Food: scampi, oven roasted with a drop of vanilla essence
Stockists: Decades Wines
Ranked: #1 of 19 2024 Chardonnay from Tasmania
Awarded:Â Top Rank