Tuesday Blind Tastings

Nepenthe Ithaca Chardonnay 2015

Adelaide Hills, Australia

Price: $30

Rating: 93

Source: Cellar door

Description: Straw colour. Citrus, nectarines, apricots and spice on the nose. The palate was generous and long with a bit of oiliness, good legs and softened by a malolactic fermentation. A well-made wine that should be at its best in 3 to 5 years.

Tasting date: 18 July 2017

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