Country: Australia / Frasca’s Lane Vineyard
Variety: Chardonnay Victoria
Winery: Nugan Family Estates / King Valley
This was a perplexing wine to evaluate. The aromas feature toasted hazelnuts, lemon curd, pineapple and more than a hint of banana bread. The flavors follow in a similar vein, but are exaggerated, coming across as strongly tropical and confected, then drawing to a crisp finish.