Vermentino has been widely touted as the next big thing on the white wine circuit in Australia. This McLaren Vale example is Chalk Hill's second vintage and while the young vines do not deliver an existential experience in the glass, they do show up some good varietal qualities.Pale quartz yellow with green hues in colour. Smells of the sea shore after a rain storm. Some notes of refreshing grapefruit and green olives aromas. Minerally talc aromas in the mix. Dry and medium bodied with a soft fennel and green apple palate. Soft texture with a nice splash of lemon acidity. Approachable, bright and cheerful with a mineral finish.
A well balanced wine throughout and a good entry-level example if you haven't tried the variety already.
Source: Retail Purchase. Alcohol: 11.0%. Closure: Screwcap. Price: $15.00. Rating: 87 Points.
Website: http://www.chalkhill.com.au/
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