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AI ResearchedGold Turtle Margaret River Chardonnay is a value-focused white wine produced by Burch Family Wines under their MadFish label, made exclusively for retail chains Dan Murphy's and BWS. It is barrel-fermented in French oak with lees stirring to add richness and complexity, and consistently earns praise as outstanding quality for its modest price point.
Burch Family Wines (MadFish label)
Burch Family Wines is an iconic, family-owned and operated wine business based in Margaret River, Western Australia, producing wines under the Howard Park, MadFish, and Marchand & Burch labels. MadFish, established in 1992, focuses on enjoyment and drinkability, sourcing cool-climate fruit from both Margaret River and the Great Southern regions.
Blend
100% Chardonnay
Tasting Profile
Pale lemon/straw in colour with notes of bright citrus, peach, and a flick of oak; the palate is creamy with subtle cashew and citrus characters, taut and tight with ample flesh for current drinking.
Region
Margaret River is considered one of Australia's most exciting wine-growing regions, with a climate more influenced by the sea than any other premium mainland Australian region, showing strong similarities to Bordeaux in France. It is regularly the source of award-winning Australian wines, particularly Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Price Context
Typically retails for around AUD $22 (approximately AUD $18–$25 depending on vintage and retailer)
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