I Am Sometimes A Fan Of Unwooded Chardonnay...

Too much oak or none at all? But sometimes it tastes too metallic or bitter. I had a wonderful 2003 unoaked Chardonnay from Plunkett's vineyard in Australia and then was disappointed in 2004. The 2003, high a rich floral nose and fruity well rounded tastes. But the 2004 tasted metallic and sometimes so bitter that I couldn't drink it. Maybe the 2004 wine got too hot and oxidized in shipping but I would be willing to try it again!! It was that good the first time around.