Full disclosure is needed on this wine though. Initially, it showed quite a cheesy character. After a few days, it was still present and I was confident that it was not a true indication of what this wine should be. I contacted winemaker Sarah Crowe who offered to send another sample. The difference was stark. As I said to Sarah, the purpose of the tasting was to celebrate Chardonnay not slam anyone's product and this Carrodus deserved a second chance to show its wares - no one would begrudge that. So here we are, and notably, the second sample was not tasted blind.
Of all the wines tasted, this Carrodus showed the most minerally appeal. The fruit is pure and driven by fresh lemon juice, white fleshed nectarines, peaches with a dash of green apple. Some brioche waltzes through with an ever-so-fine spice showing a hint of ginger. The tension is gripping and draws you closer. That ruby grapefruit tang has me dancing and its length just oozes quality. There is no doubt this will age nicely, but for now, it's quite superb.
95/100
Region: Yarra Valley
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