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Grape Observer

A fine wine review focussing on wines from Australia and France (c)

  • Clyde Park Chardonnay 2018

    From Clyde Park and the Geelong region, this is a very good chardonnay.  It has aromas of cedar, mineral, smoke and ripe melon.  The palate is balanced, with a medium-full body and linear acidity.  Medium length on the finish completes the picture.  Ready to drink now.  Rating: Good.  Website:  https://clydepark.com.au; wine-searcher.com.  Source: Sample.  Reviewed: July […]

    Sean Mitchell

    September 4, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Australia, Bannockburn, Chardonnay, Geelong
  • Clyde Park Pinot Noir Geelong 2018

    I recently reviewed Clyde Park’s single vineyard Block D pinot noir here. This is Clyde Park’s pinot noir blend from Bannockburn in the Geelong region. In the glass, it is lightly coloured, full bodied, with light spice and cherry flavours and fresh acidity.  Overall, this is a restrained pinot noir that provides for enjoyable current […]

    Sean Mitchell

    July 17, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Geelong, Pinot Noir
  • Clyde Park Single Block D Pinot Noir Bannockburn 2018

    Geelong is a successful region for pinot noir and, at its best, can achieve an interesting and complex restrained, savoury and sinewy expression of pinot.  Within the Geelong wine region Bannockburn is pretty yet understated and somewhat out of the way, situated on the road between Geelong and Ballarat rather than the touristed Bellarine Peninsula.  […]

    Sean Mitchell

    June 5, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Geelong, Pinot Noir

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