Hamelin Bay `Five Ashes` Reserve Chardonnay 2004  Special Offer

This wine comes from the chic cool climate region on Australia`s west coast. A richly aromatic and complex single vineyard Chardonnay, aged for nine months in French oak barrique. Pale yellow with subtle green tinge in colour, with powerful aromas of quince and fig, shrouded in floral citrus on the nose. Powerful yet restrained, the wine has medium to full weight balance with mineral acidity, and finishes with excellent persistence.

Alcohol Content:13.5

Producer

The Hamelin Bay winery is located at Karridale in the southern point of the region within a few miles of the ocean. The 63 acre `Five Ashes Vineyard` is located on well drained gravel soils and faces north across the valley to gain the suns` warmth in this cool region. The wines themselves are an expression of the natural beauty and uniqueness of the area, the fruit ripens with an intensity of flavour and richness of character. Owned by the Drake-Brockman family, who have a long association with the area, they have in recent years, achieved great recognition and awards for their range of outstanding wines.

Food

Serve with any seafood dish, particularly those with lemon or cream based sauces.