Pale yellow with greenish tint. Delicate peach, pear and ripe citrus fruits mingling with non-overpowering vanilla and light toasty oak. This is a beautifully crafted wine. Full-flavored with ripe stone fruits at the fore, the oak is subtle and well-integrated and provides support to a palate that has texture, balance and just great mouth feel with a long, persistent and crisp finish. This medium-bodied Chardonnay will complement most chicken, pastaand veal dishes. As long as the food is not too spicy or generally overpowering,it will provide a good match. Australia’s Koala population has been decimated by the devastating bushfires that have made worldwide news. Much of Australia’s east coast has been affected by these fires, this same area is where the majority of the Koala population lives. The Australian Koala Foundation works tirelessly to protect these precious animals and their habitat. For every bottle of their Hunter Valley Chardonnay & Shiraz or their 90 point rated "The Ripper" Shiraz sold, Hope Estate will donate $1 to the Australian Koala Foundation.