Kooyong Clonale must have strong claims to being one of Australia's finest Chardonnay's under $30 and the newly released 2008 vintage will only strenghten this claim. Made by renowned winemaker Sandro Mosele, this incredibly vibrant Chardonnay is bursting with aromas of pear, citrus and some pretty floral overtones. The palate is clean with hints of grapefruit and stone fruit with great texture and structure supported by vibrant acidity. At our special price of $23.90 this offers incredible value drinking.    

"95 Points. This is an remarkable Clonale and one of the greatest vintages yet. The freshness of white peach and white nectarine fruit melds into zesty lemon and grapefruit structure, building to a crescendo of vibrant flavour and deep, mouthfilling minerality on the finish." - Tyson Stelzer, WBM Magazine, September 2009.  

"Pale colour, green hue; tightly wound citrus fruit, with an attractive mineral complexity; the palate is very fine and focused and drives seamlessly from start to finish; offers crisp acidity and plenty of texture on the long and even finish. Cork. 13% alc. Rating 93 Drink 2012 $25 Date Tasted Jan 09" - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2010 Edition.

"If ever I’m in a bottle shop (or restaurant) and looking for a good dry white to have with a meal, then Clonale is usually a front runner. There’s citrus, nectarine, bran meal and spice on a tight, light, dry flinty palate - Chablis styling (if not style). Balanced and lively with a dry grapefruity finish. What I like most is that there’s no excess and yet no shortage of flavour. It’s really good and drinks beautifully. Emphatic approval on all fronts. Rated : 92 Points Tasted : Jul09 Alcohol : 13% Price : $25 Closure : Diam Drink : 2010 - 2013" - Gary Walsh; The Wine Front