Castelli Estate Il Liris Chardonnay 2021
- 95
- $80
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We have here a Chardonnay that speaks very clearly about where it comes from – WA’s Great Southern region – the vintage, a long ripening 2020/2021 growing season, and the decisive thinking of winemaker Andrew Vesey. Vesey has set out to create a wine with a particular fulsome style, well built, solidly framed Chardonnay with a fair bit of toasty oak, baked spiced grapefruit and dried orange citrus flavours, and a creamy palate feel. It’s rich, in a sense old school, yet with well-retained acidity to drive its middle-heavyweight energy. Lots to engage with and celebrate for its definite style statement.
Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au
