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2015 Swinging Bridge Reserve Block D Chardonnay

2015 Swinging Bridge Reserve Block D Chardonnay

Orange, NSW

An exploration of the nuance of site by winemaker Tom Ward.

$50.00

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About
This is a fine textured and elegant cool climate Chardonnay with a long, linear acid structure surrounded by fleshy white peach and stone fruit flavours.

Tom Ward, Owner/Winemaker

About the Wine

As winemaker Tom Ward continues to dig into the characters of his vineyard, his expressions of Chardonnay, in particular, continue to become more and more articulate.

The latest release of the D Block Chardonnay is sublime. It captures the purity of fruit and elegance that is possible in Orange Chardonnay. This block, which once upon a time was contracted by Penfolds for their Yattana, is known for its ability to maintain acid whilst getting to full ripeness.

The wine itself is streamlined and sleek. The perfect snapshot of a great vintage and a great site.

About Swinging Bridge

Swinging Bridge is one of Orange’s premier producers. The producer has always served up extremely well-priced, classically styled wines, but recent years has seen the Quality and variety go to another level.

Owner/winemaker Tom Ward has a vision for Swinging Bridge to be renowned for its premium Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and for innovation, and they're making great strides.  Their Chardonnay is already as good as any in the region; the Pinot Noir, while early days, is winning trophies and shows great promise; the innovative '# Series' is full of all sorts of deliciously quirky experiments.

An excellent producer and a leader in the future for Orange and NSW wine.

Expert Reviews

Critic Reviews

93Points
WBM Magazine

"Spicy oak over green apple and tangy citrus. Has a lean palate and crisp coolness to feel. There's plenty of Chardonnay personality here, and the wine opens nicely with time to soften and reveal more. This is good gear." - Mike Bennie (WBM Magazine)

Customer Reviews
Additional Info

From the Producer

Winemaking

The Chardonnay grapes were harvested in the cool of the night to retain their freshness. Upon fermentation, the wine was matured in a combination of new and older, tightly grained French oak for 9 months.

Cellaring

Enjoy upon release and over the next ten years.

Food Pairing

Grilled Prawn Dumplings. Overripe Triple Cream Brie.

 

Blend : Chardonnay (100%)
ABV : 12.9%
Closure : Screw Cap
Bottle Size : 750ml

Delivery

Delivery is Free for any order over $150 or more, or just $9 for any orders of $149 or less. There is no minimum order quantity and you can mix and match as much as you like. Make your perfect mix pack!

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Warehouse Pickup is also available for Sydney customers, 8am-5pm Monday to Friday. To select Warehouse Pickup as your shipping method enter our address "F5A, 42 Wattle St, Ultimo, 2007" as your shipping address during checkout. Please complete your purchase online before visiting us as we are not licensed to sell over the counter.

Express Delivery is available for Sydney postcodes within 15km of the CBD. There is a $10 delivery surcharge and the order is needs to be placed before 12pm midday weekdays for same day delivery.

Our Heat Policy can be viewed here (under the 'Delivery Questions' section). If you would like us to hold dispatch of your order for milder weather please leave instructions to do so in the 'SPECIAL REQUESTS' box found on the cart page before the final checkout. We are happy to hold it for as long as you like. All orders are fully insured so you can buy with full confidence that these tasty beverages will get to you in tip-top shape.

Returns are free for 100 days after purchase. You can view the conditions of our return policy here

For any other shipping related inquiries, please see our helpful FAQ, email us at hello@differentdrop.com or call us on 1300 668 385..

FaQs
Do I have to order in dozens?

No, please mix it up! You can order wines in any quantity and variation you like. You can order 1 bottle or 50. We challenge you to make the ultimate mixed pack of wine!

Are there volume discounts?

Yes we offer volume discounts on larger orders. Orders over $499 get a 5% and orders over $999 get a 10% discount. This will be automatically applied during checkout.

How does the price match work?

Everyday Low & Consistent Pricing is something we strongly believe in. We want our customers to feel confident they are always getting the best price. If you see a price lower somewhere else let us know and we'll match it. We'll even retrospectively refund you if you have already purchased from us but you see a lower price somewhere later on. Our price match policy can be seen here.

I am trying to add more of a wine to my cart but it won’t let me?

This means we are running low on stock of that wine. So for example, if the website will only allow you to add 3 bottles and no more, then that is all we have of that particular wine. The good news is we may be able to order more for you. Just contact us on 1300 668 385 or hello@differentdrop.com and we'll organise the additional quantity for you.

Does Different Drop have a physical store?

No, not really. More of a warehouse/office. We do however offer a Click & Collect option from our warehouse in Ultimo, Sydney. Our warehouse address for Click & Collect is: F5A, 42 Wattle St, Ultimo, 2007

Can I special order a wine you do not sell?

If it’s doable, then we’ll make it happen. Just contact us directly via phone, chat or email and we’ll find out for you right away. Please note that in most cases special orders such as these will need to be in full case lots (6 or 12 bottles).

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