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    Jaraman

    Chardonnay 2016

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    An unusual fusion of Clare Valley & Adelaide Hills resulting in an intensely flavoured, complex yet elegant wine with distinct citrus, white peach & nectarine characters along with a subtle flinty note.
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    Accolades

    Honours and awards

    • Wine Show
    • Award
    • Stuttgart International Wine Competition 2018
    • Double Gold
    • Tasters Guild Wine Lovers International Consumer Wine Judging 2017
    • Gold
    • Wine Showcase Magazine New Release Tasting 2017
    • Gold
    • El Concurso International Vinus 2017
    • Gold
    • International Wine Awards 2017
    • Gold
    • Japan Wine Challenge 2017
    • Gold
    • Mundus Vini International Wine Awards 2017
    • Gold
    • Catavinum World Wine & Spirit Competition 2018
    • Gold
    • The Global Chardonnay Masters 2018
    • Gold
    • World Value Wine Challenge BTI 2017
    • Gold
    • Wine Luxe International Wine Awards 2017
    • Gold
    • The Asian Chardonnay Masters 2018
    • Silver
    • International Womens Wine Competition 2018
    • Silver
    • Decanter World Wine Awards 2018
    • Silver
    • American Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition 2017
    • Silver
    • Wine Showcase Magazine New Release Tasting 2017
    • Silver
    • awc Vienna International Wine Challenge 2017
    • Silver
    • Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition 2017
    • Silver
    • Shanghai International Wine Challenge 2017
    • Silver
    • San Francisco International Wine Competition 2017
    • Silver
    • New York International Wine Competition 2017
    • Silver
    • Melbourne International Wine Competition 2017
    • Silver
    • Berliner Wine Trophy 2017
    • Silver
    • Wine Master Challenge World Wine Contest 2018
    • Silver
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    Wine details
    VITAL STATISTICS

    Wine details

    • On release the wine is a very pale straw colour with a youthful green hue. It has intense lifted aromas of melon and lime with hints of stone fruits. There are underlying tropical notes of green pineapple and guava and subtle secondary characters of flint, cedar and spice. The palate delivers what the bouquet promises; citrus fruits, fig and melon flavours along with a clean, mineral acidity and a touch of lemon zest. Texturally, it is very delicate, with a creamy mid palate and integrated oak. The Clare Valley parcel delivers mid palate fleshiness whilst the Adelaide Hills component contributes restrained mineral notes that are typical of this region. Overall, the wine has a great palate line with length which lingers long after the wine is consumed.

    • All parcels were quickly harvested in the cool of the early morning to retain the fresh varietal characteristics. The fruit was gently whole berry squeezed in our refrigerated Pera press. All of the free-run juice was fermented in tight grained French oak barrels. 60% of the barrels were new, 20% 2nd use and the remainder 3rd use so as to give great structure while retaining the vibrant fruit. Half of the parcels were wild fermented with the remaining half fermented using a texture building strain of yeast that is low foaming and designed for barrel ferments. After fermentation, battonage, otherwise known as yeast lees stirring, was employed to add a creamy texture to the palate. After maturation of 8 months in barrel, the wine was blended on the bench from both regional parcels to a specific taste profile and minimal fining and filtration was employed before final bottling. Blend Percentages - Clare Valley - 51%, Adelaide Hills - 49%

    • In the Clare Valley, rainfall was below average for the season, but it was not the amount that had the biggest impact; it was the timing. Mother Nature saw fit to dole out just the right amount of water at just the right time for maximum positive impact on the vine’s health and importantly, the quality of the fruit produced. In fact, this was just one of the factors at play when it comes to the vintage being lauded as one of the greats. Firstly, the vines were ‘stress free’ heading into the winter period, creating the potential for a superior crop. Secondly, conditions were ideal during flowering and then lastly, the threat of frost did not eventuate. All these conditions combined to create what called be described as ‘the perfect storm’ for an excellent vintage. The Chardonnay looked particularly outstanding with amazing flavour and acid structure. In the Adelaide Hills, a warm dry spring resulted in an early start to the 2016 season with cold conditions in August and September delaying budburst slightly. Good fruit set conditions, combined with excellent flower development, resulted in average to above average crop potential across the region. The dry conditions meant that disease pressure was very low for the season. Harvest began early with higher than average crops but with good sugar-acid balance and well developed flavour. Continuing cool conditions, together with higher than average crop loads resulted in a long vintage with excellent grape and wine quality.

    • Clare Valley/Adelaide Hills

      • Acid: 5.80g/L
      • Alc %: 13.5
      • PH: 3.30
      • Residual Sugar: 0.80 g/L

    • Will cellar under ideal conditions for 5 to 8 years.

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    • 18 Apr 2019
      88 Points
      A floral, perfumed accent weaves in and out of the pear and peach notes, with spice and toast accents lingering and fresh acidity. Drink now.
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    • Joelle Thomson, Shades of Chardonnay

      18 May 2019
      17.5/20
      This Chardonnay is a blend of two cool climate regions in South Australia: the Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills. Both areas provide fleshy, ripe stonefruit flavours in their grapes while retaining refreshing acidity, which adds a nervy zest to this dry, big-bodied white.
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    • John Fordham, From the Vine

      18 Jun 2019
      Jaraman is the popular mid-range brand in the esteemed Taylors empire with a winemaking philosophy matching its flagship St Andrews range. Fruit for this quality release hails equally from the family
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    • Matthew Jukes, Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines 2018/19

      18 Jun 2019
      A massive surprise in the brilliant Taylors portfolio is the 2016 Taylors Jaraman Chardonnay. I have never featured a Clare Chardonnay in 100 Best. Winemaker Adam Eggins is such a massive Chardonnay fan that I think he has put much effort into this wine as he does his beloved reds! Using 50% new Louis Latour barriques and blending the richer, orange blossom-scented Clare fruit with the more linear, tighter Adelaide Hills portion, this is a wine which draws on the best parts of both regions. It is uniquely scented and flavoured and this cross border blending technique has made a wine with amazing appeal and freshness. Adam says that this is a Clare present wrapped in Adelaide Hills wrapping paper, but I think of it as more of chess board of flavour with exact and complementary distribution of each region
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    • Robert Whitley,

      18 Oct 2019
      93 Points
      Rich and voluptuous on the palate, yet bright and edgy, this is a beautifully structured chardonnay from two of South Australia's cooler climates. Showing complex notes of pear, apple and lemon oil, this dynamic chardonnay finishes on a spicy note. Rating: 93.Chardonnay, Australia ($25)
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    • Isaac James Baker, Wine Reviews: Australia

      18 Nov 2019
      88 Points
      Deep yellow color. Smells of lemon curd and orange marmalade, along with notes of honey, salted almond and freshly-baked biscuits. Plump texture but moderating acidity, along with plenty of apricot, bruised pear and apples. Notes of cinnamon, almond, sea salt and ginger snap add complexity. Richly flavorful but vibrant, too. This spends eight months in 60% new French oak.
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    • Huon Hooke,

      18 Jul 2019
      86 Points
      Bright medium yellow colour. The bouquet is parsley, herbal and slightly green, with an overlay of oak and age development. The palate is full, soft, round and slightly sweet. It's a touch broad, but has abundant flavour and presence.
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    • Christina Pickard, Buying Guide

      19 Apr 2019
      88 Points
      This is a delicate, fruity wine that shows notes of lemon, melon, flower blossoms and a hint of salty oyster shell. The palate offers a chalky texture that
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    • Richard Hemming MW,

      18 Nov 2019
      16 Points
      Smoky nose but with the ripe apple fruit of South Australia and lovely fresh balance with soft structure and a reasonably short finish.
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    • MaryAnn Worobiec,

      19 May 2019
      88 Points
      A floral, perfumed accent weaves in and out of the pear and peach notes, with spice and toast accents lingering and fresh acidity. Drink now.
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