Mastermind Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2008(Case of 12)

Pale yellow in colour, with lovely stoned fruits and honeydew melon on the nose. The palate is soft with hints of new oak and some ‘malo’ but is tight yet rich on the palate with a great clean acid finish.

90 Points The Wine Advocate October 2010:

Mastermind-s 2008 The Queen Chardonnay was 50% barrel fermented and matured in new French oak. It gives intense pineapple, apricot, green mango and cream aromas with a bit of toast and meal. Crisp with a full body and alcohol knocking-on 15%, this wine possesses incredible freshness and balance, finishing long. This is an absolute bargain from this young, high altitude/cooler climate region - an area to watch for Chardonnays! Drink it now to 2014+. . Lisa Perotti-Brown "Wine Advocate

 James Halliday Wine Companion 2011:

Has all the characteristics of Tumbarumba chardonnay, ranging fluidly through white peach, melon and grapefruit; you don't notice the oak, which is all but irrelevant. Screwcap.
14% alc. Rating 91 Drink 2014 $12 Date Tasted Dec 09