Bannockburn Chardonnay 2011

Bannockburn Chardonnay 2011"A wonderfully textured, rich and complex chardonnay crafted in as true a Burgundian fashion as you will find in Australia by Gary Farr, a man truly in touch with pinot noir and chardonnay. Becomes wonderfully complex and succulent with age, scented with flowers and roast nuts. One of the new generation of chardonnays you really can cellar with confidence." Jeremy Oliver "Citrus, stones, a melt of smoky, cedary oak, nuts and shells and blossoms. It's

It's richly flavoured and full-bodied

But he also noted that their lack of vineyard holdings outside Barolo - and even their lack of less-than-prime vineyards inside Barolo - led them to this identity

"This is the main release from all parts of the vineyard

Excellent vineyard management and low yields have resulted in a wine of outstanding concentration

I jumped at the chance

With its dark red/purple hue and earthy

slippery textured pinot of cherry fruit

Winemaker Celine Rousseau was born in France

11th      2005 Paringa Estate Reserve

Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot red blend of epic proportions from respected winemaker Vanya Cullen of this leading Australian wine producer

getting wines ready for bottling

with a touch of pepper and violets