The Lethbridge Allegra Chardonnay 2018 from Geelong is a beautifully crafted wine that showcases the unique terroir of Victoria. The wine exudes an enticing golden hue with delicate aromas of ripe peach, toasted almonds, and a hint of vanilla. Upon first sip, the palate is greeted with a burst of vibrant acidity, followed by layers of crisp apple, lemon zest, and a subtle touch of oak. The balance of fruit and oak is perfectly integrated, creating a smooth and elegant mouthfeel. As the wine lingers, a touch of minerality emerges, adding depth and complexity to the overall experience. This vintage is a true testament to the expertise of Lethbridge Wines, and is a must-try for any Chardonnay lover. Pair it with grilled seafood or roasted chicken for a truly sublime dining experience.
Critic Reviews
96 POINTS
James Suckling
The nose is a balance of power and minerality, with lifted aromas of lemon blossoms, lime curd and oyster shells. The palate is focused and tight with an underlying power, giving notes of grapefruit, talcum powder, wet stones and puff pastry. Wonderfully balanced and refined. From a single vineyard planted in 1968. Excellent.
95 POINTS
Jeni Port - Halliday Wine Companion
Lethbridge's flagship chardonnay, capable of stopping you in your tracks. With fineness, concentration of fruit and judicious winemaking, this is one of Geelong's best expressions of the grape. Citrus to the fore on the bouquet, with grapefruit, lemon, white nectarine and almond-meal notes. Fine lined throughout with a tantalising theme of bush herbs and lemon thyme. Bright, crystalline freshness to close.
95 POINTS
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front
Powerful style of Chardonnay from Geelong, most often.
Stonefruit, preserved lemon, wheat germ, mint and garden herbs, cashew nuts. It’s intense in acidity, but rich in ripe lemon and peach flavour, kind of savoury and saline too, oatmeal and grapefruit, glossy yet flinty, with a finish of huge length and gently nutty oxidative character. Such personality, power, and presence. Wonderful.
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Tasting Notes
The Lethbridge Allegra Chardonnay 2018 from Geelong is a beautifully crafted wine that showcases the unique terroir of Victoria. The wine exudes an enticing golden hue with delicate aromas of ripe peach, toasted almonds, and a hint of vanilla. Upon first sip, the palate is greeted with a burst of vibrant acidity, followed by layers of crisp apple, lemon zest, and a subtle touch of oak. The balance of fruit and oak is perfectly integrated, creating a smooth and elegant mouthfeel. As the wine lingers, a touch of minerality emerges, adding depth and complexity to the overall experience. This vintage is a true testament to the expertise of Lethbridge Wines, and is a must-try for any Chardonnay lover. Pair it with grilled seafood or roasted chicken for a truly sublime dining experience.