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Obsidian Chardonnay 2010

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$35.80
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Total of 6 bottles of any Obsidian wines

Tasting Notes

download.gif Colour: Pale straw in the glass
Aromatics: Complex aromas of ripe peach, hazelnut and brioche. Palate: The palate is rich and full with impressive texture and weight followed by a clean citrus finish that lingers. (Winemakers notes Dec. 2011)

Accolades

★ ★ ★ ★½ (4 ½ Stars)

“The 2010 is also stylish, with strong, ripe, citrusy, peachy, slightly nutty flavours, showing good complexity. Rich and subtle, it's well worth cellaring.”

Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper’s Wine Buyers Guide 2012

★ ★ ★ ★½ (4 ½ Stars)

“It's beautifully ripe and fragrant on the nose displaying pineapple, peach and citrus characters with subtle vanillin oak notes. The palate is juicy and smooth with creamy texture and well balanced acidity leading to an expansive finish. Generous and opulent while remaining pristine and poised. At its best 2015.”

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec. 2012

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Production

Season:
A cool unsettled spring was followed by one of the hottest and driest summers on record.
Harvest:
Hand Harvested 17 March 2010
Analysis:
14.5% alcohol, 6.3 g/l acidity, 3.47 pH
Oak:
25% new French oak and 75% seasoned French oak
Bottling:
March 2011, 157 Dozen
Vinification:
The grapes were gently whole bunch pressed. The juice was settled overnight before being transferred to French barrique 25% new. Post fermentation the wine was aged on yeast lees with occasional stirring for 10 months.

Cellaring Guide

Some guidance as to the “anticipated maturity” of our wines.
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