2007 Chardonnay
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This is an outstanding example of a modern Australian chardonnay.
It's based on some outstanding fruit from this vineyard near Pemberton.
The judges were impressed with the intense and complex characters displayed
on the nose and the palate resulting from some sympathetic handling in the wine.
After crushing and pressing, about half went into new French oak barriques for
fermentation and the other half was finished in stainless steel. After about nine months
the two components were brought together and the result is a poised and balance wine
of great finesse and style. Displays classic light nutty, citrus characters with a long penetrating
palate. A super wine for current drinking or cellaring in the short term.
Koolama is a new brand that has been developed by The Grower's Phil May,
based on fruit he sources from a vineyard near Pemberton that he runs with eight partners.
The 34ha vineyard was planted by May in 1999 and has been consistently producing excellent
fruit under different labels. Koolama is a name that will start to make more of an impact as it is marketed.
Ray Jordan's Fresh Summer Wine Guide (The West Australian 2009)
Awards
2009 Sheraton Perth Wine Awards
Gold Winner - Chardonnay Class
The Chairman’s Award for the Wine of the 2009 Sheraton Perth WA Wine Awards
Koolama Chardonnay 2007
Included in the 'Sheraton Wine Dozen'.
Chairman of the 2009 Sheraton Perth Wine Awards was, once again, the highly respected John Hanley.
Mr. Hanley commented that the 2009 event was considered to be the best in the competition's 32 year history.
According to fellow judge, Ray Jordan, "This year's was the best collection I have seen from judging at this show for 15 years".
Mr. Jordan made particular reference to the 2007 Koolama Chardonnay saying that the Show's "best drop" was a wine "showing the variety's incredible depth".
RSM Bird Cameron - Timber Towns Regional Wine Show 2009
Best Chardonnay
Best White Wine
Wine of the show
WineState Magazine
225 Chardonnay & Blends were tasted for the March/April 2010 issue.
Of 121 recommended wines was 'Equal top in category'
Click here to return to the Wines page.
This is an outstanding example of a modern Australian chardonnay.
It's based on some outstanding fruit from this vineyard near Pemberton.
The judges were impressed with the intense and complex characters displayed
on the nose and the palate resulting from some sympathetic handling in the wine.
After crushing and pressing, about half went into new French oak barriques for
fermentation and the other half was finished in stainless steel. After about nine months
the two components were brought together and the result is a poised and balance wine
of great finesse and style. Displays classic light nutty, citrus characters with a long penetrating
palate. A super wine for current drinking or cellaring in the short term.
Koolama is a new brand that has been developed by The Grower's Phil May,
based on fruit he sources from a vineyard near Pemberton that he runs with eight partners.
The 34ha vineyard was planted by May in 1999 and has been consistently producing excellent
fruit under different labels. Koolama is a name that will start to make more of an impact as it is marketed.
Ray Jordan's Fresh Summer Wine Guide (The West Australian 2009)
Awards
2009 Sheraton Perth Wine Awards
Gold Winner - Chardonnay Class
The Chairman’s Award for the Wine of the 2009 Sheraton Perth WA Wine Awards
Koolama Chardonnay 2007
Included in the 'Sheraton Wine Dozen'.
Chairman of the 2009 Sheraton Perth Wine Awards was, once again, the highly respected John Hanley.
Mr. Hanley commented that the 2009 event was considered to be the best in the competition's 32 year history.
According to fellow judge, Ray Jordan, "This year's was the best collection I have seen from judging at this show for 15 years".
Mr. Jordan made particular reference to the 2007 Koolama Chardonnay saying that the Show's "best drop" was a wine "showing the variety's incredible depth".
RSM Bird Cameron - Timber Towns Regional Wine Show 2009
Best Chardonnay
Best White Wine
Wine of the show
WineState Magazine
225 Chardonnay & Blends were tasted for the March/April 2010 issue.
Of 121 recommended wines was 'Equal top in category'
Price per dozen: $250
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