De Salis Chardonnay @ Corkscore

2019 De Salis Chardonnay

2022-01-04T00:50:03Z

93 points - Pale yellow. More yellow than the 2018. Peachy stonefruit nose with nougat. Palate a lot more complex than the 2018. Finely woven, tannins also quite fine. Better integrated than the 2018. Lovely medium bodied chardy. Good acidity.

Tasted on Tue, Jan 4, 2022.

2019 De Salis Chardonnay

2022-01-04T00:46:00Z

91 points - Aromatic, nuanced and nutty. Charming, luscious and balanced. Good harmony and delicacy matched with gentle flavour.

Tasted on Tue, Jan 4, 2022.

2018 De Salis Chardonnay

2022-01-04T00:41:35Z

90 points - Pale green yellow. Some oak on the nose. Lots of oak on the palate. Lemon flavours and peaches. Needs a bit more time.

Tasted on Tue, Jan 4, 2022.

2018 De Salis Chardonnay

2022-01-04T00:40:56Z

88 points - Donated grapes Philip Shaw, and Heifer Station. Bright gold. Nutty, full malo aromas. Clean and vibrant acidity, creamy texture not quite integrated nor harmonious.

Tasted on Tue, Jan 4, 2022.

2017 De Salis Chardonnay

2020-02-23T09:37:32Z

90 points - Cinnamon peach nose. Light yellow colour. Generous mouthfeel, bordering on vanilla oak. Eminently drinkable if uncomplicated wine. Good palate structure.

Tasted on Sun, Feb 23, 2020.

2017 De Salis Chardonnay

2020-02-28T13:51:40Z

89 points - Pale gold. Restrained nose with a touch of struck flint and lees character. Good line and compact structure. Restrained, tight, bright acidity, just a baby. Persistent finish, needs food.

Tasted on Sun, Feb 23, 2020.