Tuesday Blind Tastings

A. Rodda Chardonnay 2015

Beechworth, Australia

Price: $39

Rating: 93

Source: Cellar Door Wine Store

Description: Straw colour. Lemons, limes, grapefruit, struck match and melons on the nose. The palate was spicy and acidic with green fruit and a bit of minerality. A well made wine at its best in 3 to 5 years.

Tasting date: 28 February 2017

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