1998StonehavenChardonnay

Sans This is a new brand from the BRL Hardy stable. Bright pale straw colour.Intense lifted nose with distinct barrel fermentation aromas, followed by vanillan oak, butterscotch and cashews.The oakiness is very apparent on the palate with strong vanilla and spice almost overshadowing the ripe tropical fruits and peach flavours.Good weight and depth of flavour.Clean crisp acid finish followed by long peach tropical fruit aftertaste.Cellar 2-3 years.