Honey toasty nose with some tropical notes. Clean elegant and crisp palate. Dry, medium bodied. A touch of lees and nuts on the palate from lees stirring. Nice varietal example representing excellent value for money.
Bowen Estate
http://bowenestate.com.au/
Bowen Estate Chardonnay 2022, Coonawarra, SA
Vintage: 2022
Rating: Recommended
RRP: $25
Ratings Key:
Outstanding (Score range 95-100)
Often an internationally recognised, leading brand or winery – but not always! Produces a classic wine that is a faultless representation of the style/variety. Complexity on the nose and a seamless palate are an example of the hallmarks of an outstanding wine.
Highly Recommended (Score range 92-94)
A quality focused wine that has plenty of style. Length of palate and intensity are often key characteristics of highly recommended wines. These producers could be the ones to watch in the future.
Recommended (Score range 89-91)
An above average well-made, reflection of the style/variety, which often represents good value for money.