Bob McDonald

9.2

A little flinty sulphidic note amongst the ripe grapefruit on the nose. From the well performed Willowlake Vineyard where other producers like Giant Steps and Oakridge have made excellent Chardonnay. This Rodda Chardonnay is also excellent with great QPR at only $35. Great intensity with white stone fruit and lively crisp acid. Rodda makes at least 2 other Chardonnay Cuvées at the same price, that should be annual purchases. — 4 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

Similar notes to 71 weeks ago. Made by David Bicknell who is regarded by many experts in Australia as Australia’s premier exponent of Chardonnay - particularly by Roscoe at Prince Wine Store where I buy most of my wine. This was my last 2012 Willowlake 864 and it was singing. Nose of almonds, marzipan and nougat amidst the barrel ferment characters. Still carrying a nice acid line even at 10 years. Great intensity and complexity. More classy restraint than being full bodied. A regular purchase for me. — 2 years ago

Jeremy Pollard

9.1

Prominent nose of bright red fruit with smoky stemminess. Jarring at first, but opens up to become very enticing. Bright red fruit palate with a great acid line and fine chalky tannins. Really enjoyable, and great with food. — 6 years ago

Doug Powers

9.0

Wonderful Chardonnay, touch of oak frames the tart apple fruit, great acid, nice balance, needs more aging (but I only bought 3 bottles, 1 left). — 5 months ago

with Jim

Big Wave Dave

9.2

Willowlake vineyard. Very pale brick red but the palate is anything but light. Sweet intense red fruit with some savoury spice. Not complex, but powerful and elegant. Vgv for $36. — 6 months ago

Jake goldman

9.0

Really delicious and drinkable. Had with a shrimp and bean stew. Did nicely with the smoke of paprika and acid from lemon — 5 years ago

Mary C

9.0

2015 Open too soon — 7 years ago

Doug Powers

9.1

Compared to the 2021 Willowlake, this is a tad richer and less tart, so I prefer this marginally tonight, but both of these Oakridge Chardonnays are super clean and well made!! — 5 months ago

with Jim

Doug Powers

9.3

Red cherry fruit, this shows a tad richer and riper than the Henk, lovely balance and depth, long finish, very fine!! — 7 months ago

with Monique and Jim

Scott Rowe

9.3

Tasted blind beside the Oakridge willowlake.
Pinot Noir is a mind blowingly versatile grape. — 5 years ago