2019 Eldridge Estate Wendy Chardonnay

94 pts
The very best Chardonnay from Eldridge Estate made in honour of the late Wendy Lloyd.

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The iconic Eldridge Estate, spearheaded by David Lloyd, is one of the jewels in the crown of Mornington Peninsula.

Every berry that goes into this glorious Chardonnay is picked from their home estate. It's the very best Chardonnay produced from each season; the best of the best fruit crafted into a cuvee in honour of the late Wendy Lloyd (who had the nickname "Queen of Chardonnay").

The fruit is treated with the utmost respect; pressed gently, fermented in the best French oak with a small amount of solids.

There's great intensity here. It's a Chardonnay with explosive power derived from the rich Mornington soil. It makes a statement about its home and its maker. It's a great thing to drink.

94 Points - "A tribute to David Lloyd’s wife, Wendy (1954-2014), being the best selection of Chardonnay from the estate. I always have a slightly uneasy feeling assigning scores to wines that have a strong emotional connection to the winemaker; it seems kind of churlish to me. Anyway, wine is top shelf to my tastes, so here we go.

Nashi pear, spicy ginger oak, ripe lemon, fennel seed. It’s flavoursome but restrained, firm chalky texture, saline, with some wheatgerm and savoury flavours, cool and tight, with a long and fine spicy finish. Lovely wine. Needs a few years to really roll out." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

The colour is light to mid-yellow and the aromas are reserved, elusive straw, hay, nut and honey. There are layers upon layers of flavour but it never gets too big. On the palate, the flavours are very long with great depth, but the acidity keeps everything in check, leaving a lovely clean finish.

Region: Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
Blend: Chardonnay (100%)
ABV: 13.50%
Closure: 750ml
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Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Mornington Peninsula
Australian State VIC
Reviewed By The Wine Front
Critic Score 94
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2019
Closure Screw Cap

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