Tyson Stelzer 97 points!
Huon Hooke 96 points!
Tyson Stelzer 97 points!"Art Series sits at the bigger end of Margaret River's chardonnay power set, unashamedly proclaiming grand fruit presence within a robust fram of 100% new French oak. It has done so with an admirable measure of finesse in recent years, though I feared the warmer 2011 vintage might trouble this style. To the contrary, sniper-like precision in picking early has captured the magnitude of this label with greater clarity of acid line and elegant focus than ever. Introducing one of the great vintages for LEASMRC. Constant oak trials across 23 coopers and some 900 new barrels a year have made for impeccable oak integration, maintaining the purity of grapefruit zest, white peach blossom and succulent fig, overlaid with wonderful hints of struck flint and gunpowder. Epic persistence, laser-focused acidity and outstanding drive."
Tyson Stelzer, Wine Taste Weekly May 22, 2014
"Classic entry of grilled nuts, nougat oak, fresh sliced white flesh stone fruit. Shiny. Wood is prominent but the acid cut makes a meal of the fleshy to firm, rounded, creamy texture though the cedar-and-vanilla amplitude of oak lingers through the finish. Big, bold, hedonist's chardonnay lathed and preened, summoning power and depth of fruit with flex of wood, done well. Should cellar well, for those seeking mature generosity too. Solid release."
Mike Bennie The Wine Front
Huon Hooke 96 points!"Bright, light yellow colour; honey and spice aromas, with some honeyed complexity from oxidative handling and solids. Intense grapefruit, lemon citrus palate, with great concentration and also some restraint. Fine and trim, superbly shaped and balanced; the finish long and satisfying. An impressive wine."
Huon Hooke, The Gourmet Traveller Wine Guide 2015.
Vegan-friendly
Sustainably-made
Country:
Australia
Region:
WA- Margaret River
Variety:
Wine White - Chardonnay
Size:
750mL
