Phillip Island Chardonnay 2002 (Recommended)

Slightly developed yellow, looks about right for a 3yr old. Classy nose, very lifted with some matchstick, broad ripe fruits, a touch of quality oak. Sophisticated. Backs up nicely in the mouth. Fruit sweetness is a little more obvious and structurally the wine doesn’t quite come on as the nose would suggest. Quite ripe with an array of text book fruits coming through. Doesn’t quite have the firmness of serious of $30+ Margaret River, Yarra and AH wines but looks pretty good. Probably the best Gippsland chard I’ve had for the year after the Caledonia offerings.