Were Estate is a relatively small high quality producer in Margaret River. The estate’s stock in trade are the varieties which Margaret River excels; Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. A Rosé is also made, as is a Shiraz and Shiraz/Cabernet blend. Since 2009 the wines have been made by Clive Otto, formerly head winemaker at Margaret River mainstay Vasse Felix.
The 2010 Were Estate Single Vineyard Chardonnay is further evidence of just how much good Australian Chardonnay is being made these days. It is very much a modern Australian Chardonnay, displaying a well judged balance of barrel ferment derived complexity and rich mouthfeel countered by bright fresh acidity. There is nothing forced about the wine; it is neither heavy, nor does it fall into the trap of being too lean.
This is a very good Chardonnay that can be enjoyed on its own or with appropriate food. Lovers of Chardonnay will lap it up. Those needing reacquainting with the variety should get on the bandwagon soon, before it becomes too trendy!
2010 SINGLE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY
Producer: Were Estate
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2010
Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $27.00
Date tasted: 5 August 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery lemon. Interesting nose of grapefruit, green apples and lemon zest overlaid by cashew oak. Dry, medium bodied, fruit characters much the same as the nose, balanced by finely judged oak. Bright acidity lends freshness to a wine that is well balanced and displays a lovely interplay of fruit and oak, neither in excess.
Score: 16.5/20
The 2010 Were Estate Single Vineyard Chardonnay is further evidence of just how much good Australian Chardonnay is being made these days. It is very much a modern Australian Chardonnay, displaying a well judged balance of barrel ferment derived complexity and rich mouthfeel countered by bright fresh acidity. There is nothing forced about the wine; it is neither heavy, nor does it fall into the trap of being too lean.
This is a very good Chardonnay that can be enjoyed on its own or with appropriate food. Lovers of Chardonnay will lap it up. Those needing reacquainting with the variety should get on the bandwagon soon, before it becomes too trendy!
2010 SINGLE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY Producer: Were Estate
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2010
Region: Margaret River, Western Australia
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $27.00
Date tasted: 5 August 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery lemon. Interesting nose of grapefruit, green apples and lemon zest overlaid by cashew oak. Dry, medium bodied, fruit characters much the same as the nose, balanced by finely judged oak. Bright acidity lends freshness to a wine that is well balanced and displays a lovely interplay of fruit and oak, neither in excess.
Score: 16.5/20
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