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Petaluma Chardonnay 2008
Slightly too ripe and warm for a higher rating, this remains a very well crafted chardonnay of seamless length and flavour. Its ripe, slightly spirity aromas of grapefruit, melon and white peach reveal undertones of cloves, ginger and nutmeg, with tightly knit vanilla oak. Supple and juicy, itÕs quite luscious and concentrated, with a long, smooth and fluffy presence of fresh peach, pear and grapefruit backed by hints of wheatmeal and vanilla custard. Slightly raw at present, the oak should ease back shortly.
Vintage
2008
Peak years to drink
2013 - 2016
Jeremy's score
92 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Petaluma Chardonnay
Piccadilly Valley
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2017
Alc %: 13.5
Slightly too ripe and warm for a higher rating, this remains a very well crafted chardonnay of seamless length and flavour. Its ripe, slightly spirity aromas of grapefruit, melon and white peach reveal undertones of cloves, ginger and nutmeg, with tightly knit vanilla oak. Supple and juicy, itÕs quite luscious and concentrated, with a long, smooth and fluffy presence of fresh peach, pear and grapefruit backed by hints of wheatmeal and vanilla custard. Slightly raw at present, the oak should ease back shortly.
Last Date Tasted: 13/07/2018
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Cellar
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Drink Now
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Maybe Too Old
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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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2017
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95 | 18.7 | 2025-2029+  |
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2016
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92 | 17.8 | 2021-2024+ |
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2015
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93 | 18.0 | 2023-2027 |
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2014
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86 | 15.8 | 2016-2019  |
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2014
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95 | 18.6 | 2022-2026 |
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2013
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94 | 18.3 | 2018-2021+ |
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2012
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96 | 18.9 | 2020-2024 |
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2011
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93 | 18.0 | 2016-2019 |
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2010
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93 | 18.0 | 2015-2018 |
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2009
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95 | 18.6 | 2014-2017 |
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2008
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92 | 17.7 | 2013-2016 |
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2007
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86 | 15.9 | 2009-2012 |
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2006
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95 | 18.6 | 2011-2014 |
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2005
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95 | 18.6 | 2010-2013+ |
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2004
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95 | 18.8 | 2012-2016 |
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2003
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91 | 17.4 | 2008-2011 |
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2002
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88 | 16.4 | 2007-2010 |
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2001
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89 | 16.7 | 2006-2009 |
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2000
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93 | 18.1 | 2005-2008 |
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1999
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95 | 18.7 | 2004-2007 |
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1998
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94 | 18.5 | 2006-2010 |
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1997
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95 | 18.7 | 2005-2009 |
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1996
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95 | 18.7 | 2004-2008 |
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1995
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95 | 18.8 | 2003-2007 |
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1994
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94 | 18.5 | 2002-2006 |
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1993
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93 | 18.2 | 2001-2005 |
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1992
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93 | 18.0 | 2000-2004 |
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1991
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91 | 17.6 | 1996-1999 |
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1990
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93 | 18.2 | 1998-2002 |
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1989
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90 | 17.0 | 1991-1994 |
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1988
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93 | 18.0 | 1993-1996 |
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1987
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92 | 17.9 | 1995-1999 |
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1986
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88 | 16.5 | 1991-1994 |
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1985
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87 | 16.0 | 1990-1993 |
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Winery
Petaluma
A benchmark Australian wine company, Petaluma was initially established by Brian Croser and is today a newly acquired but key component of Accolade Wines. It recently moved into its new winery and cellar door at Woodside in the Adelaide Hills, which should provide the winemaking team with significantly more capacity to process fruit in these days of earlier and more condensed vintages. The current Petaluma white wines perform at their anticipated levels of quality, but the reds appear to have been affected by a lack of brightness and vivaciousness that could be attributed to unwanted levels of hang time before processing.
Chief Executive(s):
Michael East
Viticulturist:
Mike Harms
Production Dozen:
60,000
Tonnes Processed:
2000
White Wines
Chardonnay >
Essence Botrytis Semillon
Hanlin Hill Riesling >Project Riesling
Spatlese Rhine Riesling
Summertown Chardonnay
Tiers Chardonnay >Viognier >White Label Chardonnay
White Label Pinot Gris >White Label Sauvignon Blanc >Red Wines
Anova Cabernet Sauvignon >B and V Vineyard Shiraz >Coonawarra Cabernet Blend >Coonawarra Merlot >
Coonawarra Shiraz Cabernet
White Label Cabernet Sauvignon
White Label Shiraz
Address:
254 Pfeiffer Road , Woodside , South Australia 5244 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 10am - 5pm
Principal Wine Region:
Adelaide Hills,Clare Valley,Coonawarra
Telephone:
(08) 8339 9390
Website:
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