Holm Oak Chardonnay 2023, Tasmania, AUD $40
Holm Oak is in the Tamar Valley and the winemaker/proprietor is Rebecca Duffy.
Bright, light yellow colour with an appealing bouquet of honey and lemon/citrus with fruit in the driving seat. Oak is discreet but there’s appealing artifact too, adding a hint of crème brûlée among other things. There are intriguing mineral overtones and the palate opens up with rich flavour and a slight impression of fruit sweetness, gentle and rounded, ample and accessible as well as refined in texture. A delicious wine that already drinks well. (Screwcap)
Score: 94 ★★★★ – view original tasting note
Alcohol: 12.5%
Ageing: now to 2035
Food: calamari with puntarelle, burnt lemon and potato aioli
Stockists: Holm Oak Vineyards; Different Drop online; The Tasmanian Wine Centre, Hobart and online (AU)
Ranked: #15 of 155 2023 Chardonnay from Australia
Awarded: Top Rank
This Article was originally published on The Real Review
