IDR 620,000
A modern, smoky Chardonnay that shows off some serious winemaking chops - oak use, time on lees and plenty else. It's round and creamy, with some peach, guava and lemon flavours, all built around a spine of acid that keeps things fresh. Classy.
Wineries like Plan B really say a lot of the Australian wine scene in the 21st century. On the one hand, there’s a dedication to excellence and flavour, and a will to constantly push the bar higher and higher when it comes to quality. On the other, there’s a sort of rock ‘n’ roll sensibility at work, a vibrant punk spirit of homegrown talent, of following your instincts and subverting expectations… all of which results in some seriously great wine, packing plenty of surprises and eyebrow-raising features.
Set up in 2006 by wine and music obsessive Bill Crappsley, Plan B was always intended to be a ‘free range’ winery; free not only from too much messing about and chemical intervention but also free from what they describe as ‘corporate taint’. This is wine that’s set for the world stage, but which hasn’t had its edges sanded down and its image compromised by profit-hunting big businesses - it’s wine which celebrates freedom, expression and its unique character taken from the stunning Western Australian terroir around Frankland River. Unique vineyards and interesting blends - it's all here.
Alcohol : 12.5%
Country : Australia
