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Wishing Tree Unoaked Chardonnay, '04 ($10)

*** (3-Stars)

  • From Western Australia

  • Medium gold in color

  • Scents of pineapple, citrus, and peach

  • Medium-bodied wine with simple fruit flavors. A decent amount of crispness fills out the fresh, fruity character

"Now with no OAK!" This is practically what the label of Wishing Tree Unoaked Chardonnay screams. It appears as if some of the Aussies (at least Western Aussies) are anticipating the swinging back of the XtraOaked-Chardonnay-pendulum.

It will be interesting to see how many hop on the unoaked bandwagon (Brampton of South Africa did this a few years ago). In the meantime, enjoy Chardonnay's lighter side.