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| Mayhem & Co Chardonnay Nice minimalistic packaging |
14%, Screwcap, $32
Source: Sample
www.mayhemandcowine.com.au
Single vineyards, wild ferments, minimal intervention and realistic pricing. That's the story of these Mayhem & Co. wines and it sounds very appealing. Packaging is rather smart too. Big ticks.
As for this wine, it's a hand picked, basket pressed Chardonnay from the Bowyer Ridge vineyard near Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills. In fact, all I can see that stands between this wine and success is about 6 months, which is how long it's going to take for the slightly overt oak to integrate.
That oak stamps it presence with a raw wash of slightly gummy vanilla, a vanillan that sits on top of the fruit, rather than being integrated through it. Still, underneath the wood is a rich, yet nicely balanced palate that finishes crisply (if just a fraction full).
Net result? Foundations are there, all that is needed is a little patience for the rest to take proper shape. 17.6/91+
2009/10 WCA Wine Journalism 'Young Gun; Wine Judge; Gourmet Traveller WINE and Breathe Hunter Valley magazine contributor; LattéLife & The Retiree columnist; National Liquor News tasting panellist and Chablis lover who fell into the liquor industry chiefly to buy cheap beer.
Agreed - top wine. Really enjoying the work of BK and Mayhem. They're in a groove now and approach their craft with a sense and mischievious glint in the eye!
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