Mount Horrocks Chardonnay

NobleRottersSydney - Oz wines mid-80s (Lucio's, Paddington) : {cork, 12%} You’d expect a glass of brake fluid. You’d be wrong. It’s golden yellow, yes, but there’s barely a hint of oxidation on the nose. Instead, some faintly stoney, gently cedary aromas emerge, with honey overtones. Minimal nuttiness. Inititally feels soft on the palate, yet the acid is still there, providing a freshness that’s somehow lasted 20 years. Persistent finish, in some ways sweet – I wonder if there’s just a …