I've been buying this wine annually for a decade now. It continues to be made with similar oak treatment and winemaking inputs each year, and shows a consistent style. This is no exception.
Pale yellow in colour, possibly a fraction darker than previous vintages at the same age. Lemon, grapefruit, and under-ripe nectarine on the nose, along with cashew nuts, and cedary oak. The palate is well balanced - there's the primary fruit and savoury oak along with supporting but not sharp acid, and a slightly mouth-puckering sensation. Finishes quite full, and dry.
In the style of previous vintages, but possibly a little more developed than previous vintages at the same age. It's not going to peak for a couple of years at least, however.
Cheers
Allan
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TN: Ashbrook Estate Chardonnay 2017
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