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Penley Estate Aradia Chardonnay
Year
2009
2009
Varietal
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Style
Rich
Rich
Origin
Australia
Australia
Pairing
Poultry
Poultry
$20.00 per bottle
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Origin
Coonawarra, an Aboriginal word meaning "honeysuckle," is a renowned wine region on South Australia's Limestone Coast. Located midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, it is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz grown in its famous "Terra Rossa" (red clay over limestone) soils, but its unique geology and ideal climate also make it well suited for white wine production, most notably Chardonnay. Pairings
Dishes with some richness help to underscore this wine's fuller body and creamy mouthfeel. In addition to a wide array of richer seafood, shellfish and poultry dishes, it pairs nicely with lighter red meats such as veal and pork, especially when prepared simply so that the wine is not forced to compete with more complex ingredients.Serve chilled (50°F).
Winemaker
Winemaking is in Kym Tolley's blood. He is directly related to two of Australia's pre-eminent wine families--the Penfolds and the Tolleys. After receiving his diploma in wine production in 1973, Kym joined the Penfolds winery and worked with renowned winemaker Jeffrey Hyland, as well as Max Schubert, the creator of the iconic bottling of Penfolds Grange. He remained at Penfolds for 15 years before setting out on his own. In 1988, after admitting that winemaking satisfied all of his creative urges and he had "not been able to think of anything else [he'd] prefer to do," Tolley further honored his heritage by founding the Penley Estate winery. The Wine
The 2009 Penley Aradia Chardonnay-- named after the mythical goddess and daughter of the sun and the moon--emits enchanting aromas of underripe pineapple, honeydew melon, lemon cream and unsalted butter. In the mouth, lively tropical, citrus flavors are supported by brisk acidity, excellent palate weight and a crisp, satisfying finish. Recently Viewed :
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