This winery, although a bit quiet in recent years, has over time established itself as the elder stateman of the still developing Yea region. Whilst a good portion of the winery's are sold the best material from now 25 year old vines ends up in the 'Murrindindi Vineyards' label.
Chardonnay 2001
Yellow gold, looks a fraction developed for the style. Developed rich nose, showing some butterscotch and toast notes. Light mouthfeel, quite nervy with lots of citrus and some acid running through the palate. No obvious primary fruit. Tart, perhaps still a little tight, but needs more fruit depth. The winery says 3 to 4 years and I'd say they are right. The winery has produced some great long living chards over the years but I don't think this is one of them.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Nice crimson red, medium 'weight' in colour. Nose is attractive, sweet berry fruits and a little sweet oak rising up. More subdued in the mouth. Fruit seems a little shy right now, and oak does drive the flavour profile, but in a nice even handed fashion. Quite smooth, not at all tannic. Like the chardonnay not enought primary definition, although I have a little more confidence in this wine improving over the next 12 months. Worth a punt if the price is right.
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