A tale of two chardonnays…
While the Zilzie brand might have slipped off my radar, two of its chardonnay drops caught my attention at a Quaff tasting last week. For those looking for value and quality outside the established names such as your Queen Adelaides and De Bortoli, the back end of the alphabet isn’t a bad place to start, particularly when it coems to drinks that are coloured white. www.zilziewines.com
Zilzie Selection 23 Chardonnay 2007 (< $10)
Pretty, apricot-driven nose with attractive citrus oak characters and floral notes. Sweet and persistent floral stone fruit flavours help this stand out from the sea of Australian chardonnay surrounding drinkers while. 16.5
Zilzie Chardonany 2006 (< $15)
My voice was the only one singing the praises of this wine, but I still stand behind my judgment. Granted, the caramelly oak on the nose is a bit overpowering to sniff, but in the mouth it lends a nice toasty edge to the juicy melon flavours. The palate is tight and balanced while the finish is long and succulent. Tastes much better than it smells. 17.
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