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Tyrell's Vat 47 Chardonnay 2011

Australia

Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 3

Price: $54.75

Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 14%

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Tyrell's

Mymi Thesingingsommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Established in 1858 by Edward Tyrrell where a hand built, one-roomed hut stood surrounded by grapevines, the estate is one of Australia’s pre-eminent family owned wine companies with vineyards extending now from their historic home in the Hunter Valley to the Limestone Coast in South Australia and Heathcote in Victoria.
The family motto “nothing is great unless it is good” has been a guiding beacon for more than 150 years. And with the fifth generation, Chris, Jane and John, now involved in the business, Tyrrell’s will continue to remain family owned with the simple philosophy of producing high quality wine that people love to drink.
And by the way, The hut still stands today in the car park of the winery as a monument to Edward’s vision.
This Vat 47 Chardonnay was made entirely from grapes grown on the Short Flat vineyards in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales and all the fruit was handpicked!
In the glass, it is a light silvery yellow with good legs!
On the nose, it vibrates with lime zest, fresh cut lemon, little butter, honey and marshmallows.
On the palate, it is dry, citrusy and buttery! The mouthfeel is creamy, rich and sensual. Great core of acidity!
Excellent Chardonnay!
Try it with a creamy garlicky, cheesy chicken and chive linguini!

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