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1998 Penfolds Chardonnay Koonunga Hill
Vineyard: Penfolds Wines
Price: $11.99
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Varietal: Chardonnay
Style: White
Region: Australia
Other Vintages: 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2002 2001 2000 1999 1995
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Pale straw with brilliant green hues. The bouquet displays typical melon and nectarine varietal characters, with some tropical fruit overtones. A pleasant butterscotch character and sweet, nutty oak influence from light oak maturation adds further complexity. The wine is rich and full flavoured with excellent varietal fruit and perfectly balanced, integrated oak. The palate has complex melon and tropical fruit Chardonnay flavours with a soft, creamy mid palate derived from malolactic fermentatio...
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