Background:
The Reserve Series & Philosophy - Lindemans wines promise more than the partnering of quality grapes and craftsmanship. Every wine also contains the spirit and passion of our founder - Dr Henry J Lindeman. The Lindemans Reserve Range of Wines are full flavoured wines of outstanding quality and elegance. Our Lindemans winemakers have blended premium wine from Australian vineyards to craft wines that are the ultimate expression of Lindemans multi-regional winemaking philosophy.
These wines are varietally expressive and give consumers a profound drinking experience without overshadowing the food or the occasion. The resources of Lindemans and the passion of its skilled winemaking team ensure that these wines are of consistently outstanding quality and offer consumers excellent value for money.

Winery & Vineyard - Lindemans Padthaway Vineyards are located on the Limestine Coast of South Australia. They were first planted in 1908. These vineyards produce a wide variety of excellent wines including Lindemans Padthaway Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Merlot and Botrytis Riesling; also Winemakers Reserve Chardonnay, Limestone Coast Chardonnay, Limestone Coast Shiraz and Padthaway Merlot. Lindemans Padthaway Chardonnay is one of the best-performed premium Chardonnays on the market in Australia, with an exceptional capacity to age.:

Harvest - 2006 saw a warmer than usual winter, spring and summer with above average rain fall in the growing season. These conditions contributed to a fruitful growing season and despite lower than average autumn temperatures, the crop ripened readily.

Fermentation and Aging - This wine was matured for five months with American oak

Winemaker's Notes - (by Brett Sharpe) Made with passion and expert craftsmanship, this full-flavoured and elegant wine is beautifully balanced with peach, melon and nut flavors. It will compliment any meal or occasion. Drink now(2006) - 2010.

Tasting Notes:	Gentle peach and melon flavours drift across the palate with a gentle hint of nuttiness in the finish. Smoky oak blends with the finish nuttiness for a long finish that makes this a perfect wine to drink with almost any meal.
Colour:	Pale green
Nose/Aromas:	The nose shows white peach and tropical fruit aromas set against a charry oak complexity
Palete:	The palate bursts with sweet, peachy fruit and balancing acidity all complimented by creamy, malolactic fermentation characters. The long finish shows well handled, charry oak.
Acidity:		Wine Region:		Padthaway, Australia
Alcohol:	13.5%	Winery/Vineyard:		Lindemans
Ph:		Cellar until:		Drink immediately or to 2012
Residual Sugar:	Medium-Dry
Tannins:		Availability:		USA
Cepage:	Chardonnay - 100.0%	Price Range: (per btl)		US$7.99 - $16.99
Oak:	Yes
Best Served with:	seafood, pork, poultry and summer salads/
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