Rochford Yarra Valley Estate Chardonnay
Yarra Valley
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2021
Alc %: 12.9
$ Rel: 38
An elegant and very complete Macon-like chardonnay whose intriguing bouquet reveals fresh grapefruit, kaffir lime and creamy vanilla oak backed by pronounced suggestions of coriander, oyster shell and grilled nuts. It's generous and mouthfilling, long and smooth, with a creamy background of nougat beneath its citrusy, melon-like nad peachy flavour. There's a fine chalkiness all down the palate and the wine comes together with shape and richness at the finish. If you're chasing some real style and character in chardonnay but don't want to pay through the nose...
Last Date Tasted: 30/03/2023
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2021
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93 | 18.0 | 2026-2029+  | Buy it |
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2018
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92 | 17.7 | 2020-2023+  | |
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2017
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92 | 17.9 | 2022-2025+ | |
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2016
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90 | 17.2 | 2018-2021  | |
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2015
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87 | 16.3 | 2017-2020 | |
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2015
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93 | 18.2 | 2020-2023 | |
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2011
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88 | 16.5 | 2013-2016+ | |
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2010
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83 | 15.2 | 2012-2015 | |
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2008
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90 | 17.0 | 2010-2013+ | |
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2006
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90 | 17.3 | 2008-2011 | |
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2004
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90 | 17.3 | 2006-2009 | |
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2003
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86 | 15.9 | 2004-2005+ |
Winery
Rochford
Rochford is today a significant Yarra Valley specialist. Recent years have seen a major expansion of the property's not inconsiderable visitor facilities, which today include a large but excellent restaurant, but of more importance the wines have stepped up as viticulturist John Evans has coaxed great quality from the outstanding upper and Lower Yarra vineyards at his disposal. Kasper Hermann, whose previous credits include a period with Mount Mary, is progressively settling into his role and turning out some thoroughly professional wine. All credit to owner Helmut Konecsny who has persevered through some challenging years to see this company rise to its current level. He has recently placed a major investment into the winery facilities, and I expect the recent rise in quality to continue. There now seems to be a fine balance between its reputation as a concert destination and its ability to produce classic regional wines from single sites. Watch this space!
Chief Executive(s):
Helmut Konecsny
Winemaker:
Kasper Hermann
Viticulturist:
John Evans
Production Dozen:
20000
Tonnes Processed:
280
White Wines
Autumn Riesling >Cerberus White Blend >Dans les Bois Chardonnay >Isabella’s Vineyard Chardonnay >King Valley Aligoté >King Valley Pinot Blanc >Latitude Chardonnay >
Macedon Ranges Chardonnay
Macedon Ranges Pinot Gris
Macedon Ranges Riesling
Premier Chardonnay >Terre Chardonnay >Yarra Valley Arneis
Yarra Valley Estate Chardonnay >Yarra Valley Pinot Gris >Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc >Yarra Valley Savagnin >Red Wines
Dans les Bois Pinot Noir >Estate Yarra Valley Pinot Noir >Estate Yarra Valley Rosé >Estate Yarra Valley Syrah >Garrigue’ Syrah >Heathcote Shiraz >Hill Road Syrah >Isabella’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon >King Valley Nebbiolo >Latitude Cabernet Merlot >Latitude Pinot Noir >L’Enfant Unique Pinot Noir >
Macedon Ranges Cabernet Merlot
Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir
Macedon Ranges Shiraz
Premier Pinot Noir >Reserve Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Sebastian’s Paddock (Formerly Reserve) Pinot Noir
Terre Pinot Noir >Victoria Pinot Noir
Yarra Valley Cabernet Franc
Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Yarra Valley Shiraz >Yarra Valley Syrah >la Droite Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon >la Gauche Cabernet Sauvignon >
Address:
Corner Maroondah Highway and Hill Road , Coldstream , Victoria 3770 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 10am - 5pm
Principal Wine Region:
Macedon Ranges,Yarra Valley
Telephone:
(03) 5957 3333
Facsimile:
(03) 5962 5319
Website:
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