2009 MadFish Sideways Chardonnay Reviews

“Fifty percent of the 2009 Sideways Chardonnay was fermented in oak, mainly seasoned barrels, all French. It provides a good intensity of pineapple and pink grapefruit aromas with a little toasty/yeastiness. With moderate concentration and medium-high acid, it has a medium-long finish.”

85 Points
David Schildknecht, The Wine Advocate - 01-11-2010

“New wine for Howard Park, it's richer and fuller than the Great Southern Chardonnay but shares similar characteristic textural finesse and citrus drive. Fleshy white peach fruit builds width to its linear grapefruit and lemon backbone.”

91 Points
Tyson Stelzer, Wine100 - 01-09-2010

“For flavours that grow in interest as you sip through a bottle, tip out the sauvignon and head for modern chardonnay like these gems...They're fresh and zesty as any dry white but come with subtle patina of flavours and textures derived from oak fermentation and maturation. In 'Sideways' this is very subtle indeed, mostly textural - it's a simply delicious, fine-boned wine, built on bright fresh nectarine-like flavour.”

Chris Shanahan, www.chrisshanahan.com.au - 01-06-2010