The Coldstream Hills Chardonnay 2017 is pale straw in colour. With a vibrant and fresh bouquet, with citrus pith/rind notes, nougat and lemon barley. Nuances of white flower aromatics are underpinned by mineral slate and subtle French oak. Palate Elegant and pure, with fine texture and juicy citrus acidity. Lemon/lime citrus characters as well as white peach dominate with mineral slate, seamless French oak and nougat. Juicy acidity from the cooler 2017 vintage gives the wine great balance and length. Reviews\”Im not sure where were at in terms of a release date but Ive tasted it so we might as well set sail with a review.Coldstream Hills Chardonnay virtually never disappoints. Its never too clever for its own good; its never up itself; it doesnt really chase fashion. Youd call it modern in style, I guess, but really its just varietal, fresh, zippy and satisfying. It offers flavours/aromas of peaches, meal, flint and woodsmoke but thats really beside the point: it tastes of chardonnay, gently worked, built to please as much as it is to impress.\”93 Points – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, May 2018, Drink: 2018 – 2023