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96 Points
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95 Points
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94 Points
96 Points, Sam Kim
The Crater range has been one of the most acclaimed chardonnay labels in Tasmania, winning over 14 trophies & 25 Gold medals
Named after the constellation above due to the Estate’s proximity to the Grote Reber Radio Telescope
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Description
Named after the constellation above due to the Estate’s proximity to the Grote Reber Radio Telescope, the Crater range has been one of the most acclaimed chardonnay labels in Tasmania. Winning over 14 trophies & 25 Gold medals this label is the purest expression of chardonnay Riversdale can offer. The winemaking process is often a reflection on the subtle & pure characters the fruit shows, therefore a balance of new & old oak is required along with the additive of life, time.
8 months on lees, part natural and part inoculated ferment. Powerful expression of Chardonnay: Big bang chardonnay galaxy nose with lanolin, vanilla, toasty oak, lemon butter and yellow citrus spectrum, egg shell and some struck match/cooked bacon characters. The full oak bracketing a super lemon curd and tangy grapefruit line. Layers of flavour supplemented by spice. Finishes with quite a drying grippy experience before the trail of stars brings puckering acidity. A white giant.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Floral, Lemon, Mineral
Palate:Slate, Stonefruit, Tropical Fruit
Food Pairings:
Asian
Fish
Poultry
Description
Named after the constellation above due to the Estate’s proximity to the Grote Reber Radio Telescope, the Crater range has been one of the most acclaimed chardonnay labels in Tasmania. Winning over 14 trophies & 25 Gold medals this label is the purest expression of chardonnay Riversdale can offer. The winemaking process is often a reflection on the subtle & pure characters the fruit shows, therefore a balance of new & old oak is required along with the additive of life, time.
8 months on lees, part natural and part inoculated ferment. Powerful expression of Chardonnay: Big bang chardonnay galaxy nose with lanolin, vanilla, toasty oak, lemon butter and yellow citrus spectrum, egg shell and some struck match/cooked bacon characters. The full oak bracketing a super lemon curd and tangy grapefruit line. Layers of flavour supplemented by spice. Finishes with quite a drying grippy experience before the trail of stars brings puckering acidity. A white giant.
8 months on lees, part natural and part inoculated ferment. Powerful expression of Chardonnay: Big bang chardonnay galaxy nose with lanolin, vanilla, toasty oak, lemon butter and yellow citrus spectrum, egg shell and some struck match/cooked bacon characters. The full oak bracketing a super lemon curd and tangy grapefruit line. Layers of flavour supplemented by spice. Finishes with quite a drying grippy experience before the trail of stars brings puckering acidity. A white giant.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Floral, Lemon, Mineral
Palate:
Slate, Stonefruit, Tropical Fruit
Food Pairings:
Asian
Fish
Poultry
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Floral, Lemon, Mineral
Palate:
Slate, Stonefruit, Tropical Fruit
Food Pairings:
Asian
Fish
Poultry
Riversdale-Estate