Angullong Chardonnay 2022
- 91
- $25
- Drink by: 2023-2027
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A cool climate Chardonnay from the Orange region, fermentation was in stainless steel. The pressings were dealt with separately, fermented discretely in oak, 50% seasoned large format, the concept being to combine freshness and complexity. Lemon yellow in colour, there are hints of matchstick and wet stones, some stonefruit notes with lemongrass and ginger. A lean elegant style with balance, decent length and a good line of acidity. This will provide attractive drinking now and over the next three to four years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
