Dombeya Chardonnay 2006
September 30, 2008
I cracked this bottle of vino open the other evening to enjoy with a bowl of chicken pesto pasta - which has become a stock standard dish of mine.
Had no expectation for this and was pleasantly surprised - it’s one of the nicest chardonnays I’ve had in a while.
Fresh, lively nose with a hint of buttered toast. Light lemon colour with a brush of green. It’s very fruity and subtly wooded which is a refreshing change. Perfect acidity that cleanses your palate and a finish that is full of citrus fruit.
I think the word that best describes this wine is “Vibrant” - it’s lively, refreshing and perfect for a summer’s day dabble.
I think more producers should take note and make more chardonnay like this.
Posted in White Wine, Wine Reviews
January 31st, 2009 at 7:39 am
Nice to know you liked it!
All the best
February 1st, 2009 at 12:31 am
By the way, you might like to know that this also made the Tri Nations team for SA last year. Must send you the 2007 version for a try. All the best.
February 4th, 2009 at 8:36 am
hey grant - thanks for the comment - keep them coming!
would love to try the 2007 - must also make some time to come out and visit dombeya.
lets arrange something - ill bring a bunch of peeps out.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Mate, you’ll have to translate for me and excuse my lack of familiarity with the local slang….what are ‘peeps’?
Cheers
February 10th, 2009 at 8:59 am
ha - sorry.
peeps = people