Textured Whites (Chardonnay & Semillon)

Chardonnay

Meg tasted: Rob Dolan White Label Chardonnay, Yarra Valley
Colour: Medium lemon (with/without green tinge)
Top Australian Regions: Yarra Valley, Margaret River, Mornington Peninsula,
Aromas: Toast and vanilla from oak. Cool climate: oyster shell, lemon, lemon meringue pie, grapefruit. Warmer climates: peach, nectarine
Palate: Creamy, medium to high acid, flavours from fruit and oak
Food: Seafood, piri piri chicken, white meats, vegetarian

Meg tasted: Tyrells Hunter Valley Semillon, Hunter Valley
Top Australian Regions: Hunter Valley, Margaret River
Colour: Pale lemon, almost water white in youth, brighter lemon with age
Aromas: When young, lemon, white flowers. With age, toast, honey, hazelnuts, nougat
Palate: High acid, light body, low alcohol
Food pairing: Seafood, oysters, fish with butter and capers