Dirty Three All the Dirts Chardonnay 2023, Gippsland, AUD $55
Gippsland is among the most exciting Victorian breeding grounds for new talent. It’s a great place to explore and start a new label. While Marcus Satchell isn’t a new kid on the block (back in the day he worked with Philip Jones at Bass Phillip) his wines have an X factor which makes them utterly delicious and original.
Subtle wafts of brioche and nougat mix with crushed rocks and white button mushrooms on the nose. The palate is buoyed by a vibrant core of spiced apples and lemon curd. A line of acidity puckers the cheeks and teases the taste buds. This wine takes you on a delightful ride: it’s a premium modern Aussie chardonnay. I would love to see it with a little more time under its belt to flesh out the core and tame its ‘wild child’ antics. (Screwcap)
Score: 95 ★★★★★ – view original tasting note
Alcohol: 12.5%
Ageing: now to 2030
Food: chicken schnitzel
Stockists: Dirty Three Wines; Melbourne Wine House, Southbank and online – Vic (AU)
Ranked: #10 of 70 2023 Chardonnay from Victoria
Awarded: Top Rank
This Article was originally published on The Real Review
