Description
"The Eleven Chardonnay is by any measure a stand-out wine. Poise, tension, purity and complexity are the hallmark qualities of this wine and thoughtful winemaking is employed to produce a wine of exemplary character, complexity and balance. “Pale straw with green hues. A core citrus fruit melds with a fusion of ginger, oatmeal, white floral, mandarin blossom, oak spice and oyster shell. On the palate, tight lemony acidity and quenching white nectarine fruit are balanced with creamy and textural flavours of nougat and crème brûlée. Wet river stone, and a dash of savoury chicken stock make for an alluring classic Chardonnay." - Simon Black, Chief Winemaker
"This release smells and tastes of popcorn and pears, citrus and white peach, though perfectly integrated cedarwood oak plays a positive role too. There are cashew notes here as well, and it all feels juicy and generous, in a well mannered way. This will likely add another string or two to its bow as it ages but really, it’s singing a fine song now, and is already ripe for drinking." - 94 Points, Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
