2011 Peninsula Chardonnay, Paringa Estate BBQ There is a fine mineral

There is a fine mineral thread through the middle and just enough texture to make it feel more complete than a simple aperitif white

From the sinuous slopes of the Mosel’s most flamboyant vineyard comes a wine that feels like a symphony in slow motion

it’d be the one who keeps the evening grounded while everyone else is telling stories

The Vitese range shows that focus especially clearly: organic

Fermentation took place in a combination of vessels: 2

2011 Peninsula Chardonnay, Paringa Estate BBQ There is a fine mineralCoastal Cream Paringa Estates 2011 Peninsula Chardonnay is mature Mornington Peninsula white Burgundy in spirit, with its cool climate fruit now softened into a mellow, savoury phase. Expect grapefruit, lemon rind, peach and baked apple, layered with vanilla oak, clove, nutmeg and a gentle nutty, nougat like richness from time in bottle. On the palate, it is smooth, rounded and quietly creamy, with citrus freshness still giving shape to the wine. The