Ocean Eight Verve Chardonnay
In a massive flight of Mornington chardonnay in ascending order of price, this was the first wine to truly inspire me, as much by what it isn’t as what it is. Verve is one of the Peninsula’s most restrained wines, showing a delicacy and focused drive that lift it to another level. Sensational finesse of fine mineral texture meets subtle lees complexity and glorious focus of elegant lemon, grapefruit and crunchy apple. A stunning vintage for Ocean Eight, this is a wine that will lift your spirit, as it did mine. Verve, indeed. $35 at Barrique Fine Wines.
By Tyson Stelzer
17 Jun 2012
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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