P.J. McMillan, head chef at Harveys Bar & Bistro in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, served up a brilliant meal on the occasion of The Real Review’s Chardonnay Masterclass on October 15.
Chardonnay is the second most widely planted grape variety in Australia (after shiraz) and its wine is cherished throughout the country, and indeed the entire world. This event was a celebration of the great chardonnay regions of Australia: 11 wines, covering eight regions.
Chardonnay is the second most widely planted grape variety in Australia (after shiraz) and its wine is cherished throughout the country, and indeed the entire world.
In order of service they were Yarra Valley, Margaret River, Tasmania’s Coal River Valley, Hunter Valley, Orange, Adelaide Hills, Pemberton, Mornington Peninsula and Tasmania’s Derwent Valley. The Brown Brothers Patricia is also Tasmanian but from the Tamar Valley. Tasmania is a single GI (official geographical region) but in practical terms, the unofficial subregions produce quite varied styles of wine.
A lively night was had in the Harveys private room, with plenty of banter and opinionated discussion!
Course 1 Coral trout with celeriac, broad beans, chives and parsley velouté
A wonderfully delicate dish thanks to the subtlety of coral trout, the creamy voluté perfectly suited to saucing such a fine white-fleshed fish.
Oakridge Vineyard Series Henk Chardonnay, Yarra Valley 2022
Dave Bicknell is a master of chardonnay, and this was a great way to start the tasting. The refinement and subtlety of the wine made it the
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