Toolangi Estate Chardonnay 2010

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Toolangi Vineyard is owned by Gary & Julie Hounsell who have a clear and simple strategy. grow the highest quality Yarra Valley grapes and put them in the hands of the best winemaker for each varietal Yering Station. Oakridge and Hoddles Creek make their wine. This has served Toolangi well and today it stands as one of the star wineries of the Yarra Valley awarded the coveted Halliday 5 red star rating (top 3% of Australia ‘s premium wineries).

This is a superb release made by David Bicknell at Oakridge. Fruit was fermented in barrell with indigenous yeasts and no malolactic fermentation. So many glowing reviews

JAMES HALLIDAY. TOP 100. THE WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN MAGAZINE. November 16 17. 2013. 96 points. “Whole bunch pressed in French puncheons of which 25% were new. it has developed with all the assurance expected of Yarra Valley chardonnay. an absolutely seamless line of white peach and citrus. cashew and creamy notes folded within the fruit. impeccable balance of fruit. oak and acidity. ”

WINESTATE ‘S BEST WINES OF 2013. 2014 ANNUAL … “A modern style of chardonnay with some well handled oak sitting on top of melon like varietal fruit. The nose is bright and light. the palate fresh and lively with a lingering finish. Five stars. ”

GOLD MEDAL. YARRA VALLEY WINE SHOW. 2011

SILVER MEDAL. ROYAL MELBOURNE WINE SHOW. 2012