Riversdale Estate Crater Chardonnay 2020

This Tasmanian producer offers a series of wines through their different ranges. The ‘Stellar’ range reflects various constellations, while neatly elevating the concept. This is the range of Riversdale wines which have dominated in their show entries, winning more than 110 medals and trophies over the last decade. Their Crater Chardonnay is the most awarded Chardonnay in all Tasmania with 50 awards including 15 trophies and 32 gold medals since 2008 (that said, I think that their reds go to an even higher level). The Crater constellation resembles the goblet used by Apollo. A barrel selection, the wine is pale lemon. There are nutty notes and it does seem that there is still some oak apparent but this is disappearing into the wine and will continue to do so over the next year or two. Walnut notes, stonefruit, herbs, there is good concentration and power with melon and florals emerging on the palate with good length. This wine which will offer pleasure over the next two to four years.