WOW!

[barnesy]

1999 Rosemount Orange Vineyard Chardonnay

Best Chard I've had. Light yellow, almost green tint. Fruity aroma. Big fruity entrance, refreshing acidity and a nice, light buttery finish. Has a medium feel on the palate. This is a well balanced chard. Rosemount does good work.

Barnesy

[mrdutton]

You did not mention oak. No oak? Oh my goodness..... As soon as the sun rises, I'm off to the wine store on a mission - FIND ROSEMOUNT CHARD!

[Bucko]

They've tamed the oak a bit. Here are two others:

1998 Rosemount, Chardonnay, Giants Creek, Hunter Valley, $17. The nose is accented by lime, nectarine and vanilla aromas. You’ll find citrus, apricot and light butterscotch flavors, finishing crisp and clean.

1999 Rosemount, Chardonnay, Show Reserve, Hunter Valley, $18. Citrus and vanilla notes delight the nose. Citrus fruit, roasted nuts, caramel and creamy oak flavors are supported by an acidic backbone.

Bucko

[Innkeeper]

Both the Aussies and the Kiwis have started to label some of their chards as "No Oak" and "Oak Free."