Tasting Notes - Maxwell Verdelho 2005 (Recommended)

We've had a good look at the line since 2003 and can report that the 2005 is generally in line with the house style. Medium bodied nose with some tropical fruits. Feels quite full bodied and a touch 'oily'. A bit lighter in the mouth than the nose suggests but still very much a bigger style of white. More tropical fruits with a reasonable thick base underpinning the palate. Primary fruits are a touch muted when compared to the 2004 and 2003, and this may be a product of the vintage. Regardless shows solid value at $14 and frankly, this wine doesn't see much decent QPR competition in the sub $15 market. Maxwell has again delivered what one looks for in a cheap verdelho.