Best’s Great Western Chardonnay Great Western Victoria 2022

�� Appearance Medium straw to pale white-gold in the glass with bright clarity and youthful vibrancy. �� Aroma (Nose) Complex aromas of grapefruit, white nectarine and citrus blossom rise from the glass. Subtle hints of flint, roasted nuts and gentle oak add layered aromatic complexity. �� Palate Fresh and refined with flavours of white stone fruits, blossom and citrus. A creamy mid-palate reveals notes of roasted hazelnut and butter from oak and lees contact, giving the wine depth and texture. ⚖️ Structure Medium-bodied with balanced acidity and a smooth, rounded mouthfeel. The wine spent around 8 months in French oak with partial malolactic fermentation, contributing complexity while maintaining freshness. �� Finish Long and elegant with lingering citrus, stone fruit and subtle nutty notes supported by bright natural acidity. �� Overall Style A refined cool-climate Chardonnay from Great Western—textural and complex yet balanced and fresh. The cooler 2022 vintage allowed the fruit to ripen slowly, preserving vibrant acidity and aromatic purity. ��️ Food Pairing Excellent with roast chicken, grilled scallops, creamy pasta dishes, mushroom risotto or soft cheeses such as brie or camembert. ⏳ Cellaring Drink now or cellar for 2–7 years, during which the wine will develop additional nutty and honeyed complexity. Cheers Peter Turnbull Better Buy The Dozen