Eighty Acres
Eighty Acres
Chardonnay 2011
| Region: | Clare Valley |
Finely balanced showing pure fresh tropical fruit flavours, with a touch of apricot and a delicate and refreshing finish.
Download Full Winemaker Note
At release, the wine is a bright straw colour with green tinges to the edge.
Wine Bouquet
At release, the wine displays lifted aromas of white peach and candied citrus which are in harmony with subtle apricot and spice.
Wine Palate
At release, the wine has a crisp, round palate with fresh fruit characters of peach and nectarine on the mid palate and zesty lemon on the back palate. There is also subtle spice characters to the flavour. The wine is medium to full-bodied with soft tannins and long, persistent finish.
Cellaring Notes
Drink now if you like your wine young and fresh! If you like a bit of maturity in your Chardonnay, the wine will benefit from careful cellaring up to and possibly beyond 2013.
| Acidity: | 5.99 g/L |
| Alcohol Percent: | 12.9% |
| PH: | 3.3 |
| Region: | Clare Valley |
| Residual Sugar: | 0.6 g/L |
Antipasto Platter
Food type: Antipasto, Italian
Easy and versatile to assemble this antipasto platter is a great way to entertain and impress your ...
Asian Turkey Curry
Food type: Curry, East Asian, Turkey
Spicy green curry from the East meets turkey from the West in this surprising Asian-fusion curry.
Baked Pork with Chilli
Food type: Pork
Chilli, lemon and sea salt breathe new life into the classic pork baked dinner. Complement the mild ...
Chicken Caesar Salad
Food type: Chicken, Salads
Ever popular, lively and fresh, chicken Caesar. Creamy Caesar dressing can be offset with a chilled ...
Chicken with Mediterranean Herbs
Food type: Chicken
Chicken with vibrant Mediterranean flavours. Simple, yet full of flavour - match this mouth ...
Chickpea & Spicy Chorizo Tapas
Food type: Pork, Spanish
Enjoy spicy Spanish flavours of chorizo sauasage, chickpea and fresh herbs with this highly ...
Chorizo & Sweet Potato Risotto
Food type: Pork, Spanish
This dish of salty chorizo, sweet potato and Wakefield Pinot Gris is delicious. Serve with shaved ...
Classic Cheese Fondue
Food type: Cheese, Vegetarian
Bring back the 70's with this Classic Cheese Fondue. Perfect for sharing with friends, serve ...
Grilled Turkey Rolls
Food type: Turkey
Delicious toasted rolls holding grilled (or barbequed) turkey breast, melted Swiss cheese, ...
Haloumi, chat and fennel salad
Food type: Cheese, Salads, Vegetarian
Here’s a tasty fortifying salad that is a particularly good match for a rich white.
Indonesian Pork with Lemongrass
Food type: East Asian, Pork
Enjoy the flavours of Indonesia in this scrumptious pork dish.
Italian Pasta Salad
Food type: Antipasto, Cheese, Italian, Pasta
Rich roasted vegetables, a zesty vinaigrette sauce and a delicious combination of cheeses make for ...
Mussels in White Wine Sauce
Food type: Seafood
A true Italian seafood delight. Fresh mussels bathe in garlic and white wine, with a pleasant burst ...
Oven Baked Scallops in White Wine
Food type: Seafood
Wakefield wine and fresh scallops marry beautifully in this modern seafood dish.
Pasta al Pesto
Food type: Italian, Pasta
With its distinctive basil flavour, pesto is refreshingly simple and elegant.
Potato Soup
Food type: Soups, Vegetarian
Perfect as a winter warmer, this potato soup utilises fresh herbs and vegetables creating a hearty ...
Roasted Vegetable Pizza
Food type: Pizza
A fresh, exciting gourmet pizza, featuring glorious feta cheese and tasty roasted vegetables. A ...
Rockmelon and Prosciutto
Food type: Fruit
This refreshing combination combines the softness and sweetness of melon with the delicate flavour ...
Salmon Pâté
Food type: Pâtés, Seafood
On a bright, clear day; what could be better than a picnic in the sun with succulent salmon pate on ...
Spaghetti cooked in a bag with clams, agritti, chilli and chardonnay
Food type: Italian, Pasta, Seafood
This is a great example of one of those easy crowd pleasers. Just make sure no one eats the ...
Spicy Chicken Korma
Food type: Chicken, Indian
The much-loved chicken korma precisely mixes spices, creating a hot and tasty treat straight from ...
Spicy Spaghetti Marinara
Food type: Italian, Pasta, Seafood
A spicy Italian seafood classic, here now for you to enjoy at home. Incorporating fresh fish, ...
Tarragon Chicken
Food type: Chicken
Zesty herbs and garlic fuse with tender chicken. Try a crisp white wine to accompany this true ...
Thai BBQ Chicken
Food type: Chicken, East Asian
Here’s a method of cooking chicken legs that is harder to ruin than it is to cook. Because of the ...
Warm Chicken & Avocado Salad
Food type: Chicken, Salads
Here is a wonderful salad; featuring chargrilled chicken, fresh rocket and Caesar dressing; perfect ...
| Range | Variety | Vintage | Show Name | Year | Class | Award |
| Eighty Acres | Chardonnay | 2011 | Royal Hobart Wine Show | 2011 | 29 | Bronze |
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Eighty Acres Chardonnay 2011Peter Chapman, Daily Mercury, January 2012
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Get ready for some great chardonnays as wine growers react to a noted shift back to what was Austraila's favourite style. Fresh tropical fruit flavours with a touch of apricot.