Tolpuddle Chardonnay
Coal River Valley
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2021
Alc %: 13.0
A superlative chardonnay whose smoky bouquet of grapefruit, melon, lime and white peach reveals nuances of coriander, popcorn, tight-grained oak, oyster shell and a hint of bath salt. Supremely long and complete, with a plush, juicy core of fruit, it eases long and shapely down a fine, mineral spine towards a refreshing, savoury and saline finish of tightly focused citrusy acidity. A true benchmark wine of world class.
Last Date Tasted: 29/04/2023
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Tolpuddle
Tolpuddle was planted in 1988. It's a small vineyard in the Coal River Valley in Tasmania, a region with limitless possibilities. Planted to pinot noir and chardonnay, it was purchased in early 2011 by the team that owns Shaw & Smith in the Adelaide Hills. From my perspective, the wines have shown a steady development and improvement as the new owners have come to understand the site and its potential. While it has collected a number of significant awards, I firmly believe that Tolpuddle's best days lie ahead.
Chief Executive(s):
Martin Shaw, Michael Hill Smith
Winemaker:
Martin Shaw, Adam Wadewitz
Viticulturist:
Ray Guerin
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Red Wines
Address:
37 Back Tea Tree Road , Richmond , TAS 7025 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
By appointment
Principal Wine Region:
Coal River Valley
Telephone:
(08) 8398 0500
Facsimile:
(08)8398 0606
Website:
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