Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay Library Release Vertical 12 Pack

Description

In celebration of International Chardonnay Day, May 25th, we are excited to announce an limited release six year vertical of our esteemed Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay.

In this library exclusive six vintage vertical you will receive two bottles of each:

Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2011

Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2012

Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2013

Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2014

Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2015

Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2016

12 bottle case RRP $780, now just $702 to celebrate Chardonnay Day.

Due to stock limitations, club discounts do not apply.

Chief Winemaker Warren Gibson's Tasting Notes

Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2011:

A warm year. Picked earlier than normal to miss the wet weather that was coming later in season The only wine to have no significant malolactic fermentation. This took a few years to show its best and is really singing now. Drink now to 2025.

4 stars, Michael Cooper Buyer's Guide 2013. 92 points & 4 stars Bob Campbell Master of Wine, October 2012.

Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2012:

A very challenging cool, wet season. Incredibly, with well timed harvesting and thoughtful, measured winemaking, this is one of the stars of the show. Complex with a lick of Burgundy. Champion Wine at the Sydney International Wine Challenge. Drink now to 2025.

92 points & 4 stars, Huon Hooke, April 2014. 92 points & 4 stars, Bob Campbell Master of Wine, February 2014.

Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2013:

Vintage of the generation! A very dry season. Fantastic all round. Delicious now but absolutely no rush to crack the screwcap. Controlled power and complexity. A classic. Drink now to 2030+.

5 stars, Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide 2016.

Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2014:

Ok then, it’s another vintage of a generation!! A dry season but this time warmer. A complex, generous Chardonnay with a hint of flint. Savoury and delicious. Drink now to 2028.

93 points & 4 stars, Bob Campbell Master of Wine, March 2016. 4.5 stars, Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide 2017

Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2015:

A more classic Hawkes Bay season with a very typical Summer of warm days interspersed with rain at the right times. Another complex wine that’s sourced largely from 125 Gimblett Road. Savoury and long and held together by a fine, tight frame. No rush. Drink now to 2028.

4.5 stars, Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide 2017. 94 points, Sam Kim - Wine Orbit, October 2016.

Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay 2016:

A season close to 2015 in style. This is a slightly richer, fuller wine than the 2015 although a very similar thread of flavour and style. Drinking beautifully right now. Drink now to 2028+.

92 points & 4 stars, Bob Campbell Master of Wine, September 2017. 4.5 stars, Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide 2018. 95 points, Sam Kim - Wine Orbit, August 2017.

Michael Cooper's Wine Buyer's Guide overall rating for all vintages tasted of the Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay, 5 stars, "This wine is a Potential Classic".

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