Tapanappa Tiers Chardonnay 2022
Brian Croser’s notes for every vintage are always illuminating and here’s what he had to say about 2022 “We are currently in the middle of a very moderate temperature, dry sequence of vintages. Following the cataclysmic fire events of 2019 and early 2020, in February of 2020, the vintage climate changed to cool and dry and has remained that way since. Of the sequence of great vintages from 2020, 2022 was the coolest, perhaps to be surpassed by the evolving 2023 vintage. Cool is great for chardonnay.”
There is some serious power, intensity and Grand Cru grip to this wine, which takes no prisoners. The complexity is exceptional - citrus, melon, nougat, praline and crushed cashews beautifully intertwined with exceptional oak handling. A superb Australian chardonnay that would sit proudly against the best from around the world.
"It’s still a babe, with a palish yellow hue, and presents initially as a restrained style with a fresh, fruit-driven bouquet of lemon, nut and nougat, while the palate is intense and piercing, deep, concentrated and powerful, with biscuity overtones. It’s bright and refreshing, the lemony acidity powering a long finish. A superb chardonnay with a bright future. An ullaged bottle showed no sign of deterioration after four days, which I take as an additional positive sign. (Screwcap)"
97 points. Huon Hooke. The Real Review.
Ranked #1 of 16, 2022 chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
“Pale colour. Very attractive grapefruit lemon curd, tonic water aromas with marzipan, vanilla notes. Classical, beautifully balanced and multi-layered wine with grapefruit, lemon curd, tonic water flavours, grilled nut, marzipan notes, chalky hint grippy textures and pure crisp acidity. Very good volume, richness, fruit complexity and mineral length. Drink now -2030.”
96 Points, Andrew Caillard MW.
“This is an immaculate Chardonnay and one of best Tiers vintages yet with every element in its perfect place. It opens with beautifully precise and detailed aromas of grapefruit, honeydew melon and chalky minerality topped by fine new oak all tightly wrapped. The palate then delivers fantastic extract and volume of pristine fruit underpinned by a bolt of fresh acidity that drives a long, sustained cashew scented finish. Super impressive and will deliver for many years, but give it time to flower. Drink now -2030.”
96 Points, Angus Hughson, Wine Pilot.
| SKU | 2TAPTIERCH22 |
| Brand | Tapanappa |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5000kg |
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