Rosemount Giants Creek Chardonnay 1997

1997 Giants Creek Chardonnay is a beautiful example of the versatility of the Chardonnay grape variety. It shows a bright, mid-full straw colour and an aroma displaying the spicy, fresh lift of scented, apricot-like varietal fruit, almost floral in its lifted nature. This is backed by the savoury aroma of well-integrated high quality oak. The palate shows an appealing softness of fresh apricot, balanced against a crisp, natural acidity which gives finesse and elegance to the back-palate. The flavours are sustained and develop further over a long finish, making this wine an ideal partner to a wide range of high quality foods.