I decided to go “down under” for some Chardonnay. Or rather, I just bought some that had been brought from down under to my local market. Not as exciting that way, but much more convenient. In the past, I have enjoyed Australian Chardonnays for their big bold flavors. And Black Swan?
Vineyard: Black Swan
Wine: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2008
Appellation: South Eastern Australia
Price: $6.99
Notes: Lots of citrus on the nose. Flavors were citrus, citrus, and more citrus with a hint of pineapple in the mid palate. Some toasty oak notes and light nutmeg on the finish. Although it didn’t have some of the bigger tropical fruit flavors I have come to anticipate in an Australian Chardonnay, I thought this wine was OK. After all, sometimes those big tropical flavors I mentioned can be unwieldy and attack the palate rather than excite it.
Important: I am not a professional sommelier or wine connoissuer. I have taste buds, however, and know what I like. Please do not consider my thoughts to be an endorsement or diminution of any particular wine. You should always judge for yourself as likes, dislikes, and taste are very subjective.
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