#winewednesday - David Hook Chardonnay

I first tried David Hook wines on my last trip to the Hunter Valley early in 2012. We'd just bought a brand new car an thought it would be a great opportunity to break it in with a trip up to the Hunter for the day. I think our stop at David Hook was about the third for the day. We went there on a recommendation from a friend who spends a lot of time up in the Hunter and thought I might like their wines. As you can see from the photo of the magnum of Chardonnay sitting on top of my wine rack - clearly I did.

The chardonnay is a pale yellow colour with tinges of green that seems to be characteristic of most modern Chardonnay's. The nose is quite fruity - but more citrus focused with a touch of stone fruit. The tast is clean and crisp, but not overly light. It's refreshing with quite a bit of acidity but with no bite. After the first sip you'll notice a bit of oak and some nuttiness but this just makes it feel very well balanced an enjoyable to drink. At around $25-$30 a bottle it's not the cheapest wine out there - but I don't think it's overpriced. A nice drop if you're looking for something local and happen to be based in Sydney and surrounding areas.

Cheers

Sally

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