Whites - Chardonnay #2 - D'Arenberg The Olive Grove 2012 (Australia)

Part A - White wines

Section 1 - Chardonnay

July 12, 2014

D’Arenberg The Olive Grove - 2012

• McLaren vale, Adelaide Hills, Australia
• Chardonnay
• $19.90
• Very light yellow, pale robe
• Served with : Whole wheat spaghetti in an olive oil sauce with diced tomatoes, garlic salt and chili powder.  Pecorino siciliano DOP as dessert

He says:           4.25 stars

• Much more acidic, crisp, fresher than Matanzas Creek, like biting-into-a-granny-smith-apple feeling
• Slight oak, buttery feeling at end, didn’t overpower wine
• Peaches (mid), citrus &green apple aromas (start), then oak/butter
• Great balance, tastes stays long in mouth
• For the price, great buy
• Middle strength body, a bit fruity, a bit acidic

She says:           3.5 stars

• It makes me feel like olives
• Acidity is much more present than in Matanzas Creek
• Crisp feeling, long finish
• Fruit notes: apple, citrus, peach