Tapanappa Tiers Chardonnay 2008 from the Tapanappa Tiers Vineyard have varietal aromas are ripe peach and melon.
Subtle marzipan and brioche aromas and flavours are contributed by the malo-lactic, yeast lees contact and oak.
A consistent feature of Tiers Chardonnay is its significant texture followed by a savoury finish and the persistence of the flavours.
The Tapanappa 2008 Tiers Vineyard Chardonnay will develop spicy honey characters and age of up to 10 years.
97 points
“The 2008 Tapanappa Vineyard Chardonnay received 97 points, making it equal to top Chardonnay”
Penny Boothman, Wine Business Magazine Wine100, January 2010
18 Drink 2010-2014
“Current release. Open, vegy nose. Big and bold and an attempt at a Burgundy grand cru rather than even a premier cru wine! Very toothsome indeed. Well done! Long. Some honey but no flab. Quite open compared with the Yattarna. 14%”
Jancis Robinson MW OBE 13th October 2011
