Ngeringa is a relatively young producer based near the summit of Mount Barker (not to be confused with Mount Barker in Western Australia’s Great Southern region) in the Adelaide Hills. What is now a vineyard was formerly used for growing herbs and flowers for premium cosmetics brand Jurlique.
Ngeringa is 100% biodynamic and boasts an eclectic range that includes usual suspects such as Chardonnay and Syrah, as well as a Nebbiolo and Vin Santo-styled sweet wine. The 2010 Chardonnay from Ngeringa holds up very well, especially for those who don’t mind a touch of ‘Old School’ richness and roundness in their Chardonnays.
Full bodied, and will noticeable but well integrated nutty oak, the wine is in the slot for current drinking. There are better Chardonnays out there, but this is a very satisfying drinking, especially when one is in the mood for something a touch richer and fuller.
2010 NGERINGA CHARDONNAY
Producer: Ngeringa
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2010
Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Alcohol: 14.0% ABV
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $40.00
Date tasted: 2 August 2014
Tasting Note:
Bright golden yellow. Open nose of nutty oak, peach/nectarine stonefruit. At the fuller side of medium bodied. Quite full and round – rich Chardonnay that has an almost ‘Old School’ feel about it. Stonefruit and grilled nuts (cashew, hazelnut). A nice match for fish pie. In the slot for current drinking and unlikely to improve further.
Score: 16/20
Ngeringa is 100% biodynamic and boasts an eclectic range that includes usual suspects such as Chardonnay and Syrah, as well as a Nebbiolo and Vin Santo-styled sweet wine. The 2010 Chardonnay from Ngeringa holds up very well, especially for those who don’t mind a touch of ‘Old School’ richness and roundness in their Chardonnays.
Full bodied, and will noticeable but well integrated nutty oak, the wine is in the slot for current drinking. There are better Chardonnays out there, but this is a very satisfying drinking, especially when one is in the mood for something a touch richer and fuller.
2010 NGERINGA CHARDONNAY
Producer: Ngeringa
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2010
Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Alcohol: 14.0% ABV
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $40.00
Date tasted: 2 August 2014
Tasting Note:
Bright golden yellow. Open nose of nutty oak, peach/nectarine stonefruit. At the fuller side of medium bodied. Quite full and round – rich Chardonnay that has an almost ‘Old School’ feel about it. Stonefruit and grilled nuts (cashew, hazelnut). A nice match for fish pie. In the slot for current drinking and unlikely to improve further.
Score: 16/20
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