When it comes to quality value wines from Australia, historically Shiraz would have been your best bet. But lately, I think, terrific Chardonnay is available for a good price, in particular from Western Australia. The 2022 Cherubino Folklore Chardonnay from Margaret River pushes this further, as a wine below $20 per bottle, at a quality level more typical for a high quality $30 bottle.
This wine is barrel-fermented in used French oak, unusual for this price point, with fruit coming from Pemberton, Porongurup, and Margaret River. The wine is light and refreshing at first, but more substance and complex flavours of white peach, melon and apricot emerge on the mid palate. The wine delivers a satisfying mouthfeel and a medium finish.
Score: 90/+++
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