Tuesday Blind Tastings

Nepenthe Pinnacle Ithaca Chardonnay 2015

Adelaide Hills, Australia

Price: $30

Rating: 92

Source: Cellar door

Description: Straw colour with a green tinge. Melons, grapefruit and nuttiness on the nose. The palate was soft and lush with lovely fruit and a long, acidic finish. A well made wine at its best now.

Tasting date: 13 August 2019

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