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Lillypilly Estate 2005 Chardonnay
Dry white wine, made from chardonnay grapes.
Straw colour with a hint of green; mineral, citrus and cucumber; medium body, finishing flinty and dry.
CHARDONNAY
Chardonnay is probably the greatest of all white grape varieties and is the only white variety used in the exalted French district of Burgundy.
Unlike its red Burgundian counterpart, pinot noir, which has proved a very fickle proposition outside its homeland, chardonnay has adapted well to many of the world's viticultural areas and is quite at home in the Riverina.
We use it to produce full-bodied, flavoursome dry whites that are quite versatile in their ability to match food — from seafood to white-sauced pasta dishes to meats such as poultry and veal.
MEDIA REVIEWS — CURRENT VINTAGE
 Lillypilly Estate 2005 Chardonnay ... Riverina chardonnay has a place in the wine diet of many Australians. They find its sunny fruit and smooth texture hits the spot — as a cold drink at social occasions, or at the casual dining table. This example sums up the style admirably.
CURRENT RELEASE 2005: Good varietal keys introduce this straightforward chardonnay. Melon and syrupy stone fruits, and perhaps a hint of pineapple, are found on the fruit-dominant nose. The palate is smooth and easy with a dry finish and a hint of phenolic firmness at the end. Sip it chilled with Balinese-style fried chicken. SEE CLIPPING Ralph Kyte-Powell & Huon Hooke, The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2007 |
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WHAT'S IN THE CELLAR: Lillypilly Estate 2005 Chardonnay ... citrus and melon on the nose together with stonefruit on the palate ... heading to becoming an elegant wine. Elaine Wilson, Gold Coast Sun, 7 June 2006 — SEE CLIPPING |
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QUAFFING: Lillypilly Estate 2005 Chardonnay. Though consistently enjoying widespread acclaim for his sweet whites, winemaker Robert Fiumara is also capable of producing impressive dry table wines, as demonstrated by the '05 Chardonnay. Plenty of ripe fruit here, including strong hints of citrus, peach and melon; creamy texture, good length and satisfying effect. A fine example of warmer-climate chardonnay at a fair and realistic price. Paddy Kendler, The Herald Sun (Melbourne) May 30, 2006 — SEE CLIPPING |
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TOP DROPS: Lillypilly 2005 Chardonnay It's well removed from the big, peachy style usually seen from the district ... It certainly has a touch of peach-like varietal flavour. But instead of the usual fatness, there's tangy citrus-like freshness and a pleasantly tart bite in the finish. Chris Shanahan, Canberra Sunday Times (Canberra) May 21, 2006 — SEE CLIPPING |
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THE GOOD LIFE: The arrival of a new Lillypilly vintage is always a welcome event, and the 2005 release of a Chardonnay, Tramillon and Red Velvet has not disappointed. Michael Southern, Pittwater Life (Sydney) May 2006 — SEE CLIPPING |
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Lillypilly Estate 2005 Chardonnay ... Delightful fresh citrus and melon flavours have been fleshed out with fuller stone fruit characters making it a wine that’s hard to put down after just one glass. Fantastic value. Seek it out and enjoy! Graeme Andrews, www.food-fun-wine.com.au (Internet) April 2006 — SEE CLIPPING |
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AUTUMN FLAVOURS: Lillypilly 2005 Chardonnay ... Try it with fresh seafood or white-sauced pasta dishes. Ann Rickard, Noosa Magazine (Noosa) March 24, 2006 — SEE CLIPPING |
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A VERY GOOD WINE: Lillypilly 2005 Chardonnay ... No surprises here when I tell you this is a classic warm climate Chardonnay varietally. Lovely mid yellow in colour, its aromas are varietal peach and melon, delivered with a full lusciously rich character with fresh lively acidity supporting the fruit. Lightly oaked with a long smooth creamy finish on the palate. Not overwhelmingly big but generous nonetheless. Well made and should develop over the next 3-4 years. Try with tandoor roasted lamb cutlets marinated in yoghurt, sandalwood powder, ginger and saffron. Around $12 . A very good wine. Paul Ippolito, www.femail.com.au (Internet) March 2006 — SEE CLIPPING |
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