Ad Lib Hen & Chicken Oaked Chardonnay 2012

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Heather Wall rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A delicious tropical full-bodied Chardonnay from Australia. Lots on offer starting with aromas of succulent tropical fruit, tree fruit, honey, buttered popcorn, sea salt. The flavours continue along the same tropical path with toast, vanilla, flint and nuttiness. The acidity is bright and balanced. Excellent value. Loved it! Pair with creamy mac and cheese, grilled ham and cheese sandwich, shellfish.
Tasted: February 2015

Jane Staples rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A ripe and yummy pineapple, coconut, vanilla nose, followed by a palate with coconut, buttered toast, ripe pineapple and vanilla. Tropical fruit finish.

Natalie's Review

Ad Lib Hen & Chicken Oaked Chardonnay 2012, Pemberton, West Australia, Australia: A terrific, robust Australian chardonnay produced by The Yard Wine Company. A mouth-watering acidity balances the luscious tropical fruit flavours here. Green apple vibrancy is blanketed in toasted hazelnut. Full-bodied and generous. Highly recommended. Pair this full-bodied chardonnay with pasta and rich chicken dishes (naturally). Drink: 2013-2017. 297697 13.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 21, 2015 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

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