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Stonehaven Chardonnay 2004 “Medium in its golden color, balance and body, this wine offered generous amounts of vanilla, butter and oak in both the nose and mouth. Some light lychee and lemon notes emerged on the lightly lingering finish. It makes for a surprisingly good match with spicy Thai and Chinese dishes like chicken satay or fried dumplings with hot pepper oil for dipping.” 87
“Light and appealing for its creamy apple and delicate spice flavors. Drink now.” 85
“Tropical melon, creamy and fresh oak.”
"Soft and ripe, with an apricot note shining through the apple and citrus flavors." Best Value 85
"Brilliant straw hue. Apple and lemon aromas. A medium-bodied palate leads to a finish with moderate depth of fruit and balanced acidity. Quite flavorful, given the price. Drink now." Best Buy. Highly Recommended 86
"Bright and fruity, appealing for its tropical fruit and citrus flavors." 85
"This wine could be the poster boy for Australian Chardonnay. The nectarine and peach aromas and flavors are coddled by a touch of vanilla and the entire package is soft, juicy and easy to drink." 86
"Brilliant medium yellow gold color. The nose has toast, citrus, lemon rind, hay and vanilla. Well-balanced, rich citrus fruit, hay, florals and vanilla on the palate. Vivid fruit flavors continue on the finish. Overall, this wine has good richness and concentration with integration being key." 88
"Ripe fruit flavors and a moderate dollop of creamy oak. A crowd pleaser. Perfect with seafood salad."
"At a recent tasting, the Stonehaven 2000 Premium Chardonnay was a hit. Its clean, fresh, tropical fruit aroma and flavor were on vivid display. The wine has a soft texture and just enough acidity to keep the palate fresh. At half the price of the Limestone Coast Chardonnay and a third that of the Reserve Chardonnay, this wine is a bargain not to be ignored."
"It's nice to find a Chardonnay that actually tastes of fruit. This one has lots of tangy pear, apple and citrus flavors. There's oak, but it's well integrated. A well-balanced wine at an exceptional price."
"Medium straw-gold-green color. Solid aromas of tropical and citrus fruits, forward melon, light fig, buttery pears, light oak, soft minerals, lightly floral. Balanced, toasty integrated oak and fruit, melon flavors on the mid-palate with hints of apple, apricot, light minerals, decent aftertaste. Very good value."
"Light and fruity, delightful for its polished texture and generous nectarine and spice flavors on an open frame." 85
"Easy-going, yet very fine in depth of fruit; excellent ripe guava flavors with a hint of steeliness; serve with shellfish." ***
"Good acidity vs. fruit. Moderate but not overwhelming oak. Strong finish."
"You just can't beat the Aussies for great tasting Chardonnays at a deal of a price. The best value 2000 Stonehaven Chardonnay from down under offers plenty of appealing tropical fruit flavors and as well as a finely built palate."
"...is fresh, clean and bright with green apple, lime and limestone in the nose and good balance among pineapple-grapefruit flavors, oak and flint. Very Good."
"Very fresh and accessible, with bright, fairly sweet fruit. The basic orange/pineapple aromas and flavors with slight mint and lemon accents keep this easy drinker right on target. Has good mouthfeel, and enough tang to keep it lively." 86
"...has a light bouquet of mostly toasty oak before a palate with apple, butterscotch, cream, pear, citrus, and light oak which continues through the long, crisp finish."
"A simple, pleasant Chardonnay with good fruit flavors, a mix of apples, honeydew melon and vanilla."
"...is light and pleasant, exhibiting a canteloupe note, some oak, and a citrus taste ...will appeal to most any Chardonnay drinker." ***
"A simple, pleasant Chardonnay with good fruit flavors, a mix of apples, honeydew melon and vanilla."
"...has a creamy chardonnay nose and clean fruit flavors. The winemaker was looking for 'fresh, fruity wine made with ripe fruit from the warm, river land.' He got it."
"...is clean (not oaky), fairly crisp, without that pureed tropical fruit flavor so many Australian Chardonnays have." **
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