Tuesday Blind Tastings

Heemskerk Chardonnay 2012

Coal River, Australia

Price: $50

Rating: 95

Source: Gaswork Cellars

Description: A pale colour. Citrus and green melon on the nose. The palate had generous fruit, nice acidity, plenty of spice and signs of development. A rich and complex wine that was made to last.

Tasting date: 22 November 2016

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