Jimbour Station Chardonnay 2002
With Paul Ippolito
 This
Queensland Chardonnay is a vibrant straw yellow. Positively
varietal Chardonnay in character - ripe and lively. Somewhat
restrained nose but with a ménage of fresh aromas -
nectarine, peach, pineapple, melon and tropical fruit salad.
Subtle American and French oak influences with some spicy
characters. A clean, attractive wine with persistent tropical
and stone fruit flavours.
Ample bodied with a certain richness exhibiting bottle age
with some toasty characters. Yet well rounded, full but also
has a soft acid finish and retains subtlety. An extended and
pleasant fruit driven length. Quite well balanced.
A very drinkable Chardonnay on its own but also a good food
wine match. I would try it with fettuccine boscioala. A good
food wine. About $16. Drink now.
Winemaker Peter Scudamore-Smith MW has moulded this wine
well in a manner that balances the ripe fruit with good winemaking
practices. Available at www.jimbour.com.
Typical features of Chardonnay are:
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The taste/aroma is grapefruit, lemon, lime, with maybe
a hint of apricot.
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Cellaring? If you wish. But, really, buy something that
is two years old and then there is no time like the present!
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Just as it dominates the planet, Chardonnay covers practically
the whole food range. Everything from chicken and grilled
meats to exotic creamy seafood.
Paul can be contacted by email at Paul_Ippolito@hotmail.com
where you can also request to be placed on his mailing list
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