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Bowen Estate Chardonnay 2008
An elegant young chardonnay whose fruit is likely to lift and freshen. A lightly nutty, spicy perfume of melon and peach is backed by some pretty aromatic French oak. Smooth and polished, with surprising viscosity and texture, it remains reserved and restrained, in a juicy, if elegant style backed by nutty, waxy and creamy influences and fine, dusty phenolics. As its fruit develops, its slightly hot finish will settle down.
Vintage
2008
Peak years to drink
2010 - 2013
Jeremy's score
88 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Bowen Estate Chardonnay
Coonawarra
Price Range at Release: $20-$29
Vintage: 2018
Alc %: 14.0
$ Rel: 24
An elegant young chardonnay whose fruit is likely to lift and freshen. A lightly nutty, spicy perfume of melon and peach is backed by some pretty aromatic French oak. Smooth and polished, with surprising viscosity and texture, it remains reserved and restrained, in a juicy, if elegant style backed by nutty, waxy and creamy influences and fine, dusty phenolics. As its fruit develops, its slightly hot finish will settle down.
Last Date Tasted: 26/02/2020
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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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2018
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89 | 16.7 | 2020-2023+  |
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2017
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90 | 17.0 | 2022-2025  |
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2016
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82 | 15.0 | 2017-2018 |
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2015
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90 | 17.0 | 2017-2020+ |
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2012
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89 | 16.8 | 2014-2017 |
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2011
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92 | 17.9 | 2013-2016+ |
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2010
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90 | 17.3 | 2012-2015+ |
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2009
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90 | 17.0 | 2011-2014+ |
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2008
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88 | 16.4 | 2010-2013 |
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2007
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89 | 16.8 | 2009-2012+ |
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2006
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89 | 16.8 | 2008-2011 |
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2005
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90 | 17.1 | 2007-2010+ |
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2004
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89 | 16.8 | 2006-2009 |
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2003
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89 | 16.8 | 2005-2008 |
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2001
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86 | 15.8 | 2002-2003 |
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2000
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77 | 14.0 | 2002-2005 |
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1999
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89 | 16.8 | 2001-2004 |
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1998
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87 | 16.0 | 1999-2000 |
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1996
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89 | 16.7 | 2001-2004 |
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1995
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82 | 14.9 | 1997-2000 |
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1994
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91 | 17.5 | 1996-1999 |
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1993
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92 | 17.8 | 1998-2001 |
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1992
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88 | 16.6 | 1994-1997 |
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1991
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90 | 17.0 | 1993-1996 |
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1990
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88 | 16.5 | 1992-1995 |
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1989
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82 | 15.0 | 1991-1994 |
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Winery
Bowen Estate
Bowen Estate is a deeply respected family-owned vineyard and winery in the heart of Coonawarra’s famed strip of terra rossa soil, of which the Bowen family today owns an impressive 33 ha under vine, each of which are pruned by hand. The current wines reflect recent years of work in which the vineyard has been replanted to an estate-based selection of the property's finest clonal material. The 2014 reds, the Cabernet Sauvignon in particular, are exceptional. Reminiscent of the stellar 1984 vintage, it delivers a Graves-like combination of depth and gravelly structure. Based on this wine, and decades of excellent wines from this estate, it is high time the Bowens matched their quality with price, even if just notionally.
Chief Executive(s):
Joy Bowen
Winemaker:
Emma Bowen, Doug Bowen
Viticulturist:
Doug Bowen
White Wines
Address:
15459 Riddoch Highway , Coonawarra , South Australia 5263 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 10am - 5pm, Closed Good Friday, Chirstmas Day and New Years Day
Principal Wine Region:
Coonawarra
Telephone:
(08) 8737 2229
Facsimile:
(08) 8737 2173
Website:
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