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Tolpuddle Chardonnay 2021
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.
Vintage
2021
Peak years to drink
2029 - 2033+
Jeremy's score
97 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Tolpuddle Chardonnay
Coal River Valley
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2024
Alc %: 12.0
$ Rel: 120
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: 14/11/2025
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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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2024
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96 | 19.1 | 2029-2032+  |
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2021
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97 | 19.3 | 2029-2033+ |
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2019
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95 | 18.8 | 2027-2031 |
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2018
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95 | 18.7 | 2023-2026+  |
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2017
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95 | 18.8 | 2025-2029 |
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2015
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95 | 18.7 | 2020-2023+  |
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2014
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95 | 18.6 | 2019-2022+ |
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2013
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95 | 18.6 | 2021-2025 |
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2012
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92 | 17.8 | 2017-2020+ |
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Winery
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
White Wines
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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