2001 Chardonnay Margaret River
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Rich aromas of pineapple, honey, butterscotch and game; more exotic than the 2002 example. Sweet, concentrated and truffley, if not yet particularly complex. Finishes with a pineapple flavor and very good length. Aged in French oak.
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Robert Parker
Jancis Robinson MW
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Strange fat lollipop/sherbet aromas. Definitely a bit of substance and exuberance – much more interesting palate than the four above. Good acidity. (JR)
This may be the finest Chardonnay I have tasted from Pierro. It boasts stunning aromatics of white peaches, orange rind, and subtle French oak. Rich and medium to full-bodied, with crisp acidity as well as laser-like clarity, this is a full, intense yet remarkably stylish and harmonious Chardonnay to drink over the next 2-3 years. Importer: Ted Schrauth, Old Vines Australia, imported by Epic Wines, Santa Cruz, CA, tel. (831) 689-9080; Commonwealth Wines, Mansfield, MA, tel. (508) 261-9300; and Domaine Select, New York, NY, tel. (212) 279-0799