Wakefield’s Clare Valley Chardonnay is a fresh, easy-on-the-oak example that focuses on pear and apple flavors. Soft texture gives way to bright acidity in the finish, where the touch of wood spice comes forward and stretches things out. A fine inexpensive solo glass or a promising partner for roast chicken.
Wakefield / Taylors, Clare Valley (Australia) Chardonnay 2017
By Rich Cook