The 2018 Capel Vale Regional Chardonnay from South Australia is a stunning example of the region's winemaking expertise. This golden-hued wine greets the nose with a bouquet of ripe peach, honeydew melon, and a hint of oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, with flavours of juicy pear, baked apple, and a touch of vanilla. The oak aging adds a subtle creamy texture and a touch of spice to the wine. The finish is long and elegant, with a refreshing acidity that balances out the fruit flavours. This wine is a true representation of South Australia's terroir and the skill of Capel Vale winery. It pairs beautifully with creamy pasta dishes, roasted chicken, or soft cheeses. Overall, the 2018 Capel Vale Regional Chardonnay is a must-try for any wine lover and a testament to the quality of South Australian wines.
Critic Reviews
92 POINTS
Ray Jordan
A refined and beautifully elegant chardonnay sourced from Margaret River. It's wild yeast fermented with regular lees stirring building texture into the medium-weight palate. Spicy lemony characters emerge from the nose and surge into the palate. A little orange zest adds further to a tidy young wine best in the shorter term.
91 POINTS
Jane Faulkner - Halliday Wine Companion
An unpretentious fruit-driven wine with an appealing savoury overlay. Ready to pour and satisfy.
91 POINTS
James Suckling
A straight-up chardonnay with cooked-apple and lemon character, medium body and a crushed-stone and light peach finish. Drink now. Screw cap.
90 POINTS
Sam Kim - Wine Orbit
Attractively fruited and elegantly expressed with white flesh stone fruit, fig, nougat and roasted cashew aromas, it's finely textured and lingering with creamy mouthfeel backed by bright acidity. Well rounded and harmonious, offering charming drinking.
90 POINTS
Nick Butler - The Real Review
Rich yellow in hue from centre to rim. Aromatics are equally rich - powerful, peach-driven chardonnay fruit, honeysuckle, toasty oak also obvious. A lovely sweetness to this - purely from ripe fruit. Citrus acidity cleans the finish. A lovely expression that represents excellent value.
Jane Faulkner - Halliday Wine Companion
Everything slips into place, it’s a lighter style with snips of fresh herbs, citrus, honeysuckle and stone fruit. The palate is soft and supple with the right amount of uplifting acidity.
Decanter
Flinty and smoky on the nose, restrained, savoury fruit on the palate.
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Tasting Notes
The 2018 Capel Vale Regional Chardonnay from South Australia is a stunning example of the region's winemaking expertise. This golden-hued wine greets the nose with a bouquet of ripe peach, honeydew melon, and a hint of oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, with flavours of juicy pear, baked apple, and a touch of vanilla. The oak aging adds a subtle creamy texture and a touch of spice to the wine. The finish is long and elegant, with a refreshing acidity that balances out the fruit flavours. This wine is a true representation of South Australia's terroir and the skill of Capel Vale winery. It pairs beautifully with creamy pasta dishes, roasted chicken, or soft cheeses. Overall, the 2018 Capel Vale Regional Chardonnay is a must-try for any wine lover and a testament to the quality of South Australian wines.