Location: Lower Hunter Valley
James Halliday Rating: 4 Stars
Since 1987, the Scarborough wine label has emerged as a leading example of Australian Chardonnay. Owners Ian and Merralea Scarborough maintain a strong profile with their consumers, coordinating their own distribution and marketing direct from the vineyard.
The Scarborough philosophy is to provide the discerning wine consumer with wine of international standing, classic character and style.
Chardonnay is the Scarborough flagship wine. Depending on the vintage standards, small quantities of other premium styles are produced.
Scarborough recently purchased 100 acres of land just 10km north east of the existing property. This property has a long history in the wine industry. It was part of the famous Lindemans Sunshine Vineyard, which produced some of the great Hunter wines of this century. There are also plans to undertake an extensive program of planting to support the Export Label and the development of a new winery and maturation facilities. This new property will also give Scarborough the opportunity to experiment with other varieties.
Ian Scarborough graduated from Roseworthy College in 1969, with a diploma in Oenology. After graduating he began working as Winemaker with Peter Lehmann at Saltrams in South Australia from 1970 to 1972. From 1973 to 1980 Ian was the chief Winemaker for Tullochs Hunter Valley and Ryecroft McLaren Vale.
Location: Lower Hunter Valley
This wine is youthful, yet flavoursome and elegant, with vibrant fruit flavours. Citrus and cream characters on the nose complements the fresh and cleansing palate. This wine is true to the style of previous releases. Current consumption or short-term cellaring will maximise enjoyment.
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