Rowe Karridale Single Site Chardonnay 2024

Accolades

97 Points – Wine Orbit
“A compelling rendition of the variety, the immensely complex bouquet shows white fleshed peach, lemon pith, vanilla, roasted hazelnut, and savoury pastry aromas. The concentrated palate exhibits brilliant focus and fine flow, superbly structured by perfectly pitched acidity, leading to a prolonged, sophisticated finish. At its best: 2027 to 2039.”

Additional Critic Praise
Described as a fine, detailed Chardonnay that transparently expresses the cool south of the region. Aromas of fine cedar, Meyer lemon, grapefruit pith and nougat open into dried pear, sea salt and a flicker of flint. The palate is more sapid and driven than the nose, yet mirrors it, carried by ample texture. Preserved lemon phenolics and saline acidity pull the wine to a long, elegant close.

Tasting Notes

Colour
Bright pale straw with subtle gold hints.

Aromatics
White fleshed peach, Meyer lemon and grapefruit pith, layered with vanilla, roasted hazelnut and savoury pastry. As it opens you find nougat, dried pear, sea salt and a flicker of flint.

Palate
Concentrated and beautifully shaped. Stone fruits and citrus sit in a fine textured frame, with preserved lemon phenolics and saline acidity providing drive and length. Oak is present as cedar and pastry like savouriness rather than sweetness, keeping the wine focused and refined.

Finish
Long, sophisticated and mineral edged, with nougat, citrus pith and sea spray persistence.

About Rowe Wines

Rowe Wines is a boutique family producer focused on ultra premium, limited quantity wines that highlight Margaret River subregions and microclimates. With more than 50 years of influence in the global wine industry, Richard Rowe brings a remarkable resume, including more than 400 gold medals and around 150 international trophies across leading Australian regions.

Winemaker: Richard Rowe
Vegan certified.

Serving and Cellaring

• Serve at 10 to 12 degrees

• Beautiful now with air, but will reward patience

• Wine Orbit suggests peak drinking 2027 to 2039
  If you open it young, a short decant or a large glass will help the aromatics and texture fully unfurl.

Food Pairing Suggestions

• Seared scallops with browned butter and lemon

• Roast chicken with thyme and garlic

• Grilled marron or lobster with herb butter

• Creamy mushroom risotto

• Triple cream brie or aged gruyere

 
 
 
 
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