Dawson James Chardonnay 2020 (6 Bottles) Derwent Valley, Tasmania
$382.00 GST Included
AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPIING INCULDED
The 2020 Chardonnay is a single vineyard wine, sourced from I10V5 Chardonnay vines growing on the Far Horse block of the Meadowbank Vineyard in the Derwent Valley in Southern Tasmania. Vines in this block were planted in in 2000.
The 2020 growing season was particularly cool. The spring was cold with frequent strong winds slowing shoot growth, causing smaller bunch size and ultimately reducing crop level. Lower than average temperatures prevailed in the lead up to harvest making it a slow ripening year, however grape flavours built and peaked with relatively low sugar levels and abundant natural acidity. This has resulted in wines with moderate levels of alcohol and outstanding balance.
The wine has lifted aromas of citrus peel, grapefruit with the complexity of struck flint and freshly baked pastry. Flavours are tightly wound with a core of sweet lemon curd, cream and cashew, finishing with lively long soft acidity.
The combination of low alcohol, intensity of fruit flavour and the retention of more than 8 grams/litre of natural acidity confers great poise and balance which will lead to enduring freshness and life.
Accolades
2021 Royal Hobart Wine Show; GOLD class 7, 2 TROPHIES for Best Tasmanian White Wine & Best Tasmanian Wine.
2021 National Wine Show Canberra; GOLD class 12.
2022 Tasmanian Wine Show; TOP GOLD class 13, TROPHY International Judge Best Wine.
2022 Royal Hobart Wine Show; GOLD class 7, TROPHY for Best Tasmanian White Wine
2022 Royal Melbourne Wine Show; GOLD class 14
2023 Decanter World Wine Awards; PLATINUM, 97 points
Decanter Magazine 2023 – 97 Points
“Explosive aromas of lime and lemon blossom with nuances of smoky gun flint and a delicious pastry warmth. Sapid and tense with mouth-watering acidity and tightly integrated salty oak finish. Very long and fine”
International Wine Challenge London 2023 – 93 Points
“Sleek, persistent wine with wonderful linearity. A smoky edge lifts up ripe lemon citrus fruit. Exceptional, needs time”
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About Dawson James Wines
Dawson James was born of a friendship and winemaking partnership between Peter Dawson and Tim James. With a collective experience of more than 80 vintages, the opportunity of making world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay drew them to Tasmania.
The cool and dry climate, hungry soils and 30 + year-old vines grow grapes with great depth of flavour and intensity of character.
Our winemaking philosophy is based on picking fruit with a natural balance of flavour and acidity. A very simple approach to winemaking allows fruit quality to shine through. “Wine that is made for love, not profit” – JAMES HALLIDAY
World Wine Estates is a wine importer and distributor that was established in 1988 as the import and wholesale arm of the Ultimo Wine Centre – Sydney’s famous premier wine retailer.
Throughout the years we have added premium Australian and New Zealand agencies to our portfolio, whilst maintaining a French wine focus. All our wines are carefully chosen to ensure that we offer our customers high quality wines to suit every type of business.
