2021 Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay Tasmania
99 Point Tasmania Chardonnay "A Wine of Extension, Expansion & Elegance" ~RP From One Of Australia's Greatest Vineyards Up & Coming Region Free Shipping on 6 or More Bottles About the Wine "A hedonistic mix of immediate restrained pleasure and long-term intellectual provocation" ~Decanter Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay reflects the cool maritime climate of Tasmania's Coal River Valley, and the site itself is gently sloping, north-east facing, with light silica over sandstone. The result is a fine and precise Chardonnay with a backbone of firm acidity, and a combination of lightness of texture, and intensity of flavor. Tolpuddle Vineyard has a unique, strong, and expressive character. Commitment in the vineyard, with an emphasis on working by hand, augments the site’s natural character at its best, while also ensuring that the best from each set of vintage conditions is captured in the wines. The wines are made in a respectful way, using traditional, low-intervention