Penfolds Max's Chardonnay Size:75clAdelaide Hills regional cues are evident on the nose. First impressions are of honeydew, melon and white peach. Grapefruit citrus notes are complemented by lemon lime curd, pistachio nuts, creamy cashew, nougat and a complexing subtle rock flint character. The palate is no less enticing, ripe white peach, finger lime and lemon sorbet. There is a sweet creamy biscuity character redolent of freshly baked cheesecake, most likely a lees battonage
mushroom and pine nut burgers with a red onion and tomato salsa
the warmer site contributing the expressive aromatics and the cooler site giving the mineral backbone and length
Medium intensity ruby in colour with a pink hint at the rim
Harvest timing was critical for preserving the freshness of the fruit
separating the free-run wine from the skins
and the three varieties of Champagne
The wine is then aged for one year in oak barrels
the wine was fined with bentonite and cold-stabilized before bottling to prevent tartaric precipitations in the bottle
For over 250 years
Palate: A creamy richness with some honey and spiced notes emerging
Ideal for serving with fish and shellfish
Wines from the Waterkloof Estate emphasise restraint
