Silverstream Wines Chardonnay 2018

Great winemaking on display here with plenty of effort clearly going into crafting a wine that while a cool climate style also has plenty of genuine flavour. Bright mid straw in colour, there is a good mix of pear and nectarine fruits topped by more than a dash of vanillin oak – oak fans will be happy. A dry, full-bodied and creamy palate follows with buttery notes and ample fruit well supported by balanced acidity that keeps it all in check before finishing with good length. A nice savoury crushed cashew edge helps to provide extra appeal. It’s a little old school, but good old school, and no doubt will have wide appeal.

Angus Hughson

Founder at Winepilot

Angus is an award-winning wine writer and the Founder and Publisher of Winepilot, the Australian Editor for leading international publication VINOUS with Antonio Galloni based in New York City and the Co-Publisher of The Australian Ark with over 15 years of publishing, writing and judging experience.

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