Nugan Estate KV Frascas Lane Vineyard Chardonnay 2013
Brilliant pale straw with a youthful hue. Intense, lifted aromas of ripe peach, nectarine and cantaloupe well-integrated with toasty French oak. A full-bodied style displaying elegant peach, nut and biscuity notes perfectly balanced with crisp acidity.
90 pts Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar (JR
Light, bright gold. A racy, high-pitched nose displays scents of lemon zest, pear skin, ginger, chalky minerals and anise. Tightly focused and penetrating in a way that reminds me of Chablis, offering zesty orchard and citrus fruit flavors that put on weight with air. Shows very good energy, lift and clarity on the finish, which clings with real tenacity and resonating spiciness.
The Nugan family has been involved in Agriculture for more than 65 years and Nugan Estate is our label dedicated to showcasing the best varietals from Australia’s finest wine growing regions. This Chardonnay is sourced from our Frasca’s lane Vineyard in Victoria’s cool climate King Valley. After Picking, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented in new and seasoned French oak barrels – where the wine remains for a further 14 months before bottling.
