Tuesday Blind Tastings

Grosset Piccadilly Chardonnay 2016

Adelaide Hills, Australia

Price: $69

Rating: 96

Source: Dan Murphy's

Description: Straw colour. Peaches and tropical fruit on the nose. The palate was soft, spicy and luscious with a big body and a fine, dry finish. A drink now style that was delicious.

Tasting date: 15 January 2019

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