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Dawson James Chardonnay 2020
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Critic reviews
Critic reviews
Decanter – "Explosive aromas of lime and lemon blossom with nuances of smoky gun flint and a delicious pastry warmth. Sapid and tense with mouth-watering acidity and tightly integrated salty oak finish. Very long and fine." Platinum Rating + 97 Points - Decanter
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Decanter – "Explosive aromas of lime and lemon blossom with nuances of smoky gun flint and a delicious pastry warmth. Sapid and tense with mouth-watering acidity and tightly integrated salty oak finish. Very long and fine." Platinum Rating + 97 Points - Decanter
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Dawson James Chardonnay 2020
Description
Description
- Platinum Award & 97 Points at 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards
- Awarded Best Tasmanian White & Best Tasmanian Wine at Royal Hobart Wine Show
- Awarded Best Wine at Tasmanian Wine Show
The 2020 Chardonnay is a single vineyard wine, sourced from I10V5 Chardonnay vines growing on the Far Horse block of the Meadowbank Vineyard in the Derwent Valley in Southern Tasmania. Vines in this block were planted in in 2000.
The 2020 growing season was particularly cool. The spring was cold with frequent strong winds slowing shoot growth, causing smaller bunch size and ultimately reducing crop level. Lower than average temperatures prevailed in the lead up to harvest making it a slow ripening year, however grape flavours built and peaked with relatively low sugar levels and abundant natural acidity. This has resulted in wines with moderate levels of alcohol and outstanding balance.
The wine has lifted aromas of citrus peel, grapefruit with the complexity of struck flint and freshly baked pastry. Flavours are tightly wound with a core of sweet lemon curd, cream and cashew, finishing with lively long soft acidity.
The combination of low alcohol, intensity of fruit flavour and the retention of more than 8 grams/litre of natural acidity confers great poise and balance which will lead to enduring freshness and life.
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Chardonnay |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Brand | Dawson James |
| Vintage | 2020 |
Tasmanian Wine
The Tasmanian wine region is a cool climate region, the most southerly of all wine regions in Australia. Due to the lower temperatures, the area grows primarily Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, with smaller plantings of Riesling, Pinot Gris and Cabernet Sauvignon.
“Having been to many wine tastings over the years, I can definitely say from a personal standpoint that Tasmanian Chardonnay and Pinot noir are always ones I look forward to trying if they are on the menu. They are almost always high calibre wines that can easily compete against what the rest of the world has to offer in these varietals.” Jason C. – World Wine.
While Tasmania makes great still wines, the exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir also make for excellent sparkling wines.
More recent vintages since 2005 have been positively impacted by the effects of global warming. With slightly higher temperatures the grapes are ensured to ripen fully and produce more vibrant wine.
