Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown Brunnen Chardonnay 2021
- 94
- $58
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Reticent first off. Aromas of clotted cream, glimmers of menthol, an open woody note from quality oak, and oyster shell minerality. More weight than the Thorley, and more subdued fruit too, with hints of preserved lemon and green apple lingering beneath. A medium bodied palate with glossy texture wrapping around green apple, cream, fresh cut pear, nectarine, and wood spice. This all leads to a graceful and long finish, encased in gentle phenolic edge and subtle oak tannin. A poised, confident, and classy Chardonnay. Decant for a good time.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
