- Winery: Lambert Estate
- Wine Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
- Type: Chardonnay
- Vintage: 2023
- Price: $48
- Find it: from the winery direct
- Alcohol content: 13.5%
- You’ll like this if: You’re after a nicely balanced Chardonnay
- Body: Medium
- Mouthfeel: Rich
- Taste: Creamy, complex, Zesty
- Flavours: Lemon, Butterscotch, Nectarine
- Enjoy it with: Spring dinners
- Food pairings: Risotto, roast chicken
Wine review: Lambert Estate A Thousand Words Chardonnay
It’s no secret I love a good Chardonnay and the Lambert Estate A Thousand Words Chardonnay ticked all the boxes for me. But more importantly, it ticked all the boxes for my Chardonnay-loving husband who tends to be the biggest critic of Chardonnay in our household. He tends to like them buttery, so when he enjoys one that has more complexity and nice balance, I take it as a big win. And that’s the great thing about this Chardonnay. It is more on the oaked side of Chardonnay but is nicely balanced by a good amount of zesty acidity. It’s perfect for pairing with Spring meals, like roast chicken or even a lovely vegetarian risotto.
On the nose, the Lambert Estate A Thousand Words Chardonnay has fruity aromas of lemon, pineapple and nectarine. This follows through into the palate which has a lovely creamy texture and rich notes of hazelnut and butterscotch. It’s generous from start to finish, and the crisp acidity balances out the richness beautifully. There’s plenty to unpack, and each flavour complements one another. It’s simply a tasty wine, and something to savour over a good meal.
About Lambert Estate
Lambert Estate, previously known as Stanley Lambert Wines, is a family affair. James (Jim) and Pamela Lambert are the owners and their son Kirk and wife Vanessa are the winemakers. Jim and Pamela moved to Australia in the 1990s after business travels brought him to Australia, and his dream was realised when they discovered the vineyards in the Barossa Hills that would become Lambert Estate. Kirk joined them and studied wine-making at the University of Adelaide where he fell in love with Vanessa.
Now Kirk and Vanessa bring their American and Peruvian backgrounds to winemaking to create wines with flair and individuality in every bottle. Lambert Estate wines are authentic Barossa Valley wines that respect the past while keeping an eye on the future.
Find out more about this wine at the Lambert Estate website.
Note: I was sent this wine as a sample. I was under no obligation to post about it.