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Always looking at improving and updating the wine list (even though it's only three weeks old), and was looking for a top line Morngton Peninsula Chardonnay to represent the local boys. Shouldn't be too hard, as I've always liked the Peninsula chardaonnays.
So I was given a sample of the Scorpo '01 Chardonnay to try (in the right price bracket).
Chilled it down just a little, poured a taster only to find it tight and not showing much. However, there was evidence of very good structure. It took a good 20 minutes fro the wine to open up, and open up into something very elegant, great fruit, great balance and the great structure all there. A very special wine indeed!
The only problem I face is that to the average punter, even though they will be paying $40 for it, the wines finesse will never get a chance to show itself as they will consume the bottle in 1/2 to one hour, and demand it be chilled to the buggery!
So Of I go to find the up front fruit style, ready to drink now, will get no better with bottle age and very little oak so it can be drank very cold.
Rory

Last glass will be the best. What would you like to drink? Back yourself in.
Chards like Turramurra, Kooyong (Sandro Mosele same as Scorpo), Massoni would look enticing to someone who appreciated what you are trying to do. You know better than the punters Rory. Lead them to the greener pasture! Good luck.
Neville

Rory,

A wine not from the Mornington peninsula,but one I think is very good is the Peos Estate Manjin Chardonnay 2002 from Manjimup,has all the qualities you are looking for and very good value for money.($20 by the doz for punters,lower wholesale I am sure.


Cheers

Rory,

I second Neville K's recommendation of the Kooyong Chardonnay. The last 2 vintages I have had have been very impressive.
Where is your facility and what food is to be served?
Cheers
Popov

Tried a very good Mornington chardonnay a year or so ago by the name of Lindenderry (2000 vintage I think). Don't know much of their track record or production, but it was a good wine.