Wine Tastings
| Style | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
Three Lions Chardonnay, Plantagenet
£14.95
Lovely Chardonnay from the great Plantagenet winery in the Great Sothern region of Western Australia. This sees no oak contact at all but is full of rich, juicy stone-fruit flavours. All the Plantagenet wines are extremely well-made with great balance. This is delicious!
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