Shy Susan Chardonnay 12pk 2021
Best New Winery of the Year | James Halliday Wine Companion 2020
After working with Tasmanian fruit for nearly two decades, Glenn James with his wife, Jo Marsh, have released a range of truly unique wines from some of Tasmania’s most exciting vineyards. Glenn's role as Chief Winemaker for Winemaking Tasmania comes with some pretty good perks, not least of which is the ability to year-on-year, see which vineyards are producing the best fruit. This access has given Glenn and Jo the ability to pick and choose from the 'best of the best', and attack the Shy Susan project with a no-compromise approach. Select small parcels of fruit are crafted to reflect variety, vineyard and the stylistic approach forged from Glenn’s skill and experience.
Best New Winery of the Year | James Halliday Wine Companion 2020
Shy Susan Wines Chardonnay 2021
Made from low-yielding 1066 clone grown on the Greenacres vineyard, matured in one-year-old French hogsheads (50%) and older oak (50%). After previously sourcing fruit from Tasmania, Shy Susan looks to the Alpine Valleys for inspiration in '21. The style remains a blend of ripe fruit and scintillating cool-climate acidity. Grapefruit, melon, green apple, peach, toasted almond and spice are the basis for a thoroughly tasty, mealy savoury expression of the grape. Finishes acid bright and clean. 50 dozen made.
Rating: 91 Points
Source: Jeni Port, Halliday Wine Companion
