Moss Wood 2011 Chardonnay – Josh Raynolds – New Best Wines from Australia

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Moss Wood 2011 Chardonnay – Josh Raynolds – New Best Wines from Australia

Points: 93
Rating: Stars

Bright yellow.  Smoky, lees-accented aromas of pear skin, sweet butter, iodine and chamomile are lifted by a bright note of orange pith.  Powerful and concentrated but lively, with a tactile quality to its sappy orchard fruit and brioche flavors.  Very long and perfumed on a finish distinguished by notes of sweet butter, smoke and anise.  There’s a Meursault-like quality to this wine that I find highly appealing.