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Full to the brim with delicious candied fruit and cut with the regional saline tang of acidity which makes it uber-refreshing despite the sweetness. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis received 95 points from Mike Bennie and is the perfect curio to end a dinner with.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benedicte \u0026 Stephane Tissot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16736368885803,"sku":"NV Tissot Macvin du Jura Blanc","price":98.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/NV_Tissot_Macvin_du_Jura_Blanc.png?v=1596704553"},{"product_id":"icons-of-chardonnay-pack-1","title":"Icons of Chardonnay Pack","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Patrick Sullivan Ada River Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRestricted Allocation: Max 1 bottle per customer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRick Kinzbrunner has seen plenty of vintages up in Beechworth, but the 2024 has the winery confidently claiming a spot on the podium alongside legends like '96, '10 and '21. After a run of wet La Niña years, this season delivered an estate white of incredible stature, but with a distinctly salty, structural edge that sets it apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt hits the glass with an immediate sense of gravity, leaning heavily into a savoury, mineral-driven profile. Instead of loud fruit, you get crushed chalk, toasted green almonds, and an almost green olive salinity, with a quiet undercurrent of struck flint as always.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape through the mouth is where the real drama happens. It feels incredibly compressed and deliberate, trading on skin-like phenolics and a pulpy texture rather than aggressive acid. It moves with absolute precision, carrying an intense, tight core that promises an incredibly long life ahead. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the New World's finest white wines.  Extremely limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ethereal, creamy, and complex with slight al-dente texture lengthening the palate. Absolutely to die for. A magical experience. \"\u003cbr\u003e- Andrew Caillard MW (The Vintage Journal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a remarkable wine, one of incisive focus and attractive width of texture. It has few peers in its execution of style.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a calm and composed iteration of this wine, and it feels all just so. Outstanding.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There is an undoubted richness, a deep seam of flavour here that ranges long, underscored by firm phenolics and a bright acidity that lifts.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2023 Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is arguably Australia's most iconic Chardonnay. For decades, this Margaret River legend has been in a league of its own - a Grand Cru of the Southern Hemisphere, capable of standing alongside the world’s finest white wines. The 2023 release is one of the most decorated in recent memory, a near-perfect harvest at Leeuwin delivering power, complexity, and deft balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is hand-harvested, cooled, and partially whole-bunch pressed before undergoing 100% barrel fermentation in new French oak. Regular lees stirring builds texture and depth, and after 11 months in barrel, the wine is blended and bottled without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is intense and layered - nashi pear, finger lime, and lemon curd, lifted by white florals, brioche, and sesame praline. The palate is pure and precise, unfolding with waves of nectarine, white peach, and citrus zest, laced with graphite minerality, gentle spice, and a fine chalky finish. The acidity is vibrant yet refined, giving the wine tension, length, and serious ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA benchmark Australian Chardonnay, and, by the reviewers' reports, one that's destined to go down as one of the best ever from this prestigious address.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This brilliant Chardonnay will surely come to be ranked, not only amongst the best ever from this legendary estate, not only among the best from this thrilling region, but among the best Australia has ever made. This is Grand Cru quality at what has sadly become Village pricing. A profound Chardonnay destined to become a bucketlist wine... Leeuwin have made some mindbogglingly good Chardonnays over the years, but I think none better.”\u003cbr\u003e- Ken Gargett (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A very powerful chardonnay, searingly intense and strongly structured, and needing more time yet to come into full harmony. Outstanding.”\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Power with precision. You can drink it now, sure, though ideally wait for all the components to mesh. It’s an outstanding release.”\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-leeuwin-art-series-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2024 Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlongside the Pinot Noir, Tolpuddle’s Chardonnay has carved out a place as one of the most coveted white wines in the country. From its windswept site in the Coal River Valley, yields are naturally low – thanks in part to the notorious “hen and chicken” bunches and the relentless valley winds – but what fruit remains is intensely concentrated and characterful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 release is every bit as compelling as you’d expect. Citrus and white peach sit at the core, layered with struck match, almond meal and a fine saline edge that speaks directly of its site. The palate is taut and driving, framed by crystalline acidity, yet there’s a creamy, flowing texture that gives the wine its quiet power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chardonnay that balances precision with depth – made to cellar but irresistible in its youth. Every vintage, Tolpuddle reminds us why Tasmania now sits at the forefront of Australia’s cool-climate Chardonnay story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-tolpuddle-vineyard-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2023 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeytesbury is one of Australia’s great modern Chardonnays, and the 2023 release is already being talked about as one of the finest yet. From a cool, late vintage in Margaret River, the wine marries extraordinary fruit purity with the kind of coiled, latent power that defines all the best vintages of this icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade exclusively from the revered Gingin clone, the grapes were hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed and wild fermented in French oak barriques (52% new), before nine months in oak and a further seven months harmonising on full lees. The result is a wine of remarkable presence: pale in colour but bursting with flinty complexity, lemon biscuit, ocean spray and subtle savoury notes. On the palate, taut acid lines and fine phenolics drive grapefruit, clotted cream and ginger flavours into a finish of dazzling length .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritics have been unanimous in their praise. It's one of the most celebrated vintages in this wine's long and decorated history. In short: this is benchmark Margaret River Chardonnay at the very top of its game. Magnificent now, but with at least a decade of development ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"A true Grand Cru Chardonnay and one of the great Heytesburys.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ca title=\"2023 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-vasse-felix-heytesbury-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2024 Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Precise and mineral driven... This will age slowly but surely over the next decade. There's only 200 dozen made in '24...\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBastard Hill may be the most aptly named site in the Yarra. Brutally steep and tough to farm, but it rewards the effort with Chardonnay of rare definition and drive. Originally planted for sparkling in 1986 by Ray Guerin, this is now one of the region’s great cool-climate sites - perched at 300–400m on volcanic loam, tucked deep in Gladysdale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 release is only the second under Giant Steps’ stewardship and it’s already clear: this vineyard is a powerhouse. A compressed growing season delivered small bunches and piercing natural acidity. The fruit was whole-bunch pressed to 500L puncheons, where it fermented wild. Only a quarter of the wine went through malo, dialling up tension rather than softening the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt smells like crushed seashells and citrus pith, with pink grapefruit, green apple skin, and flint in behind. The palate is linear and racy - lemon peel and pear over a mineral core, with just enough texture to flesh it out. It’s razor-sharp, pure, and built for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBastard by name, elite by nature. This is a new star in the Giant Steps Chardonnay lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/GiantstepsVineyardmap_PNG_1024x1024_3bc85611-5d0c-482e-8555-12f6a95f35c9.jpg?v=1754281827\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-giant-steps-bastard-hill-vineyard-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2025 Patrick Sullivan Ada River Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePat Sullivan’s work in the foothills of Mount Baw Baw is some of the most exciting Chardonnay winemaking in the country right now. The Ada River site is a tiny, one-hectare patch of dry-grown vines planted back in 1982. Sitting at 300m elevation on deep, red volcanic soils, it’s protected from the harsh snowfield winds by 360-degree windbreaks, allowing the fruit to develop incredible concentration without losing its cool-climate nerve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 is a wine of real authority. It leads with white peach and citrus zest, but there’s a sophisticated savoury edge - think toasted hazelnut and a flicker of delicate spice. Pat gave this 10 months in barrique with 30% new oak, and while that provides a sturdy frame, it’s the volcanic \"crunch\" and mineral drive that defines the finish. This is about fruit, first and foremost, the oak a secondary player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a powerful Chardonnay that manages to stay bright and fresh. We’ve always loved how Pat lets these Gippsland sites speak for themselves, and the Ada River feels particularly settled and commanding this year. This is arguably one of the most exciting Chardonnays to enter the upper echelon of Australian wine in the past decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The stars are aligned, as this is the finest Ada River to date. Pristine yet powerful. Full of flavour yet everything corralled by fine acidity... There’s definition, complexity, layers of texture as the palate builds to a crescendo, allowing everything that is so great about this wine to fall into place.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Patrick Sullivan may just get his black belt for chardonnay from his 2025 releases... This is superb chardonnay, distinct for its styling and somewhat other-worldy for Australian chardonnay generally, in the best sense. All about it.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Patrick Sullivan Ada River Chardonnay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-patrick-sullivan-ada-river-chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Different Drop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31727715221547,"sku":"Icons of Chardonnay Pack","price":949.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/IconsofChardonnayPack_10f74270-bbcc-4830-ba61-67d088ed2b01.webp?v=1781758171"},{"product_id":"2020-holyman-chardonnay","title":"2020 Holyman Chardonnay Museum Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most sought-after Chardonnays in Tasmania comes from the small plot of land in Tamar Valley tended by Joe and Lou Holyman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a scintillating Chardonnay. The fruit is the star of the show with Joe's wines. It's no different with the Chardonnay. He makes no additions during winemaking with just a dab of sulphur keeping the wine fresh and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a limited release straight out of the Holyman cellar, with only a handful of bottles seeing the light of day. If you want a look at the brilliant 2020 release, you'll need to be quick!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoney Rise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39447423680555,"sku":"2020 Holyman Chardonnay Museum Release","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/2019HolymanChardonnay_118d57b0-69a6-4c1a-bad4-a05872ef20c2.png?v=1631753944"},{"product_id":"2019-eldridge-estate-wendy-chardonnay","title":"2019 Eldridge Estate Wendy Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe iconic Eldridge Estate, spearheaded by David Lloyd, is one of the jewels in the crown of Mornington Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery berry that goes into this glorious Chardonnay is picked from their home estate. It's the very best Chardonnay produced from each season; the best of the best fruit crafted into a cuvee in honour of the late Wendy Lloyd (who had the nickname \"Queen of Chardonnay\"). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is treated with the utmost respect; pressed gently, fermented in the best French oak with a small amount of solids. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's great intensity here. It's a Chardonnay with explosive power derived from the rich Mornington soil. It makes a statement about its home and its maker. It's a great thing to drink. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eldridge Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39521837580331,"sku":"2019 Eldridge Estate Wendy Chardonnay","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/2019EldridgeEstateWendyChardonnay.png?v=1637024636"},{"product_id":"nv-tissot-cremant-du-jura-bbf-chardonnay","title":"NV Tissot Cremant du Jura BBF Chardonnay","description":"","brand":"Benedicte \u0026 Stephane Tissot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39840308428843,"sku":"NV Tissot Cremant du Jura BBF Chardonnay","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/NVTissotCremantduJuraBBFChardonnay.png?v=1644446589"},{"product_id":"gentle-folk-masterclass-pack","title":"Gentle Folk Chardonnay Masterclass Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eGareth’s 2024 Chardonnays are the standout wines of this release and possibly the best he’s ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach vineyard has its own unique fingerprint, yet all are marked by a stunning combination of purity, tension, and drive. These are some of South Australia's most exciting Chardonnays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Gentle Folk Piccadilly Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Gentle Folk Scary Gully Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Gentle Folk Basket Range Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Gentle Folk Piccadilly Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiccadilly is often called the Grand Cru pocket of the Adelaide Hills, and this new single-vineyard release from Gareth Belton shows exactly why. Sourced from the St James Vineyard, just below Mount Lofty, it’s a site that combines altitude, old vines, and complex soils of clay, sandstone and quartz - the perfect recipe for powerful yet refined Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage was low yielding but beautifully balanced, producing fruit of exceptional concentration and drive. The resulting wine has that signature Piccadilly tension: citrus and white peach at its core, hints of melon and hazelnut, and a fine streak of flinty minerality running through it. There’s weight and generosity, but the acidity keeps everything humming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole-bunch pressed and wild fermented, it spent 11 months in French oak (20% new) before a brief rest in tank ahead of bottling. The oak sits quietly in the background, adding shape and polish without dulling the brightness of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is classic Hills Chardonnay at its most complete - poised, textural and full of energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is flashy yet refined, with aromas of struck match, grilled lemons, slate and salted nuts. The palate is textural and mid-weighted, with fine-boned acidity and a plush texture. A refined and pure expression of Piccadilly chardonnay. Drink or hold.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-gentle-folk-piccadilly-chardonnay\" title=\"2024 Gentle Folk Piccadilly Chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Gentle Folk Scary Gully Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScary Gully is one of the most distinctive vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, a windswept ridge at 620 metres above sea level in Forest Range. Planted in 1984, it’s a site that always produces wines with incredible tension and precision - and the 2024 Chardonnay is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils here are shallow and rocky, full of quartz and sandstone, which give this wine its trademark mineral edge. The 2024 season was mild but low-yielding, and what little fruit was picked has produced a Chardonnay of rare focus and intensity. It’s driven and pure, full of citrus, fennel, and white peach, underpinned by a line of savoury, stony grip that runs the length of the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole-bunch pressed and wild fermented, the wine spent 11 months in French and Austrian oak (20% new) before resting in tank prior to bottling. It’s elegant but full of character - a perfect reflection of both the site and Gareth Belton’s thoughtful, restrained approach in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mineral drive and vivid aromas of sliced lemons, slate, citrus blossoms and phosphorous. The palate is mid-weighted with striking acidity and a generous texture. Minerals and stones in the mouthwatering finish. There’s a great core of tightly wound fruit. Drink or hold.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-gentle-folk-scary-gully-chardonnay\" title=\"2024 Gentle Folk Scary Gully Chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Gentle Folk Basket Range Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first single-vineyard release from Gentle Folk’s new Somerset site in Basket Range - and what a debut it is. The vineyard sits on a steep, north-facing slope just across the valley from the Belton family home, surrounded by native forest and bathed in afternoon light. It’s only 2.5 hectares, planted in 1996, but the site has quickly proven itself as something special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red clay and sandstone soils give the wine real shape and power, while the schist and quartz running through the slope keep everything tight and mineral. The result is a Chardonnay that’s bold yet balanced, full of stone fruit and citrus with a fine, chalky texture and a long, saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole-bunch pressed, wild fermented, and aged for 11 months in French and Austrian oak (20% new), it went through full malo and was bottled without fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 release shows exactly why Gareth Belton was drawn to this site - it has the energy and precision you expect from the Hills, but with a bit more weight and flesh. A brilliant new addition to the Gentle Folk lineup and one to watch in the years ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Minerally and tightly wound, with aromas of grilled lemons, salted nuts, white orchard fruit and slate. The palate is mid-weighted and textural, with refined, focused acidity supported by a solid core of fruit. Poised and elegant, with a slight phenolic edge. Drink or hold.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-gentle-folk-basket-range-chardonnay\" title=\"2024 Gentle Folk Basket Range Chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gentle Folk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39890957828139,"sku":"Gentle Folk Chardonnay Masterclass Pack","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/GentleFolkChardonnayMasterclassPack.png?v=1760492031"},{"product_id":"2020-maison-champy-corton-charlemagne-grand-cru","title":"2020 Maison Champy Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurgundy is often lauded as the supreme wine region and, when wines like this are produced, there really is no counter argument. This has got to be one the most beautiful, balanced and expressive Chardonnays we have seen. Ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorton Charlemagne is a Grand Cru in northern Burgundy. This particular site has an average vine age of 40-45 years - old enough to have their own character but young enough to retain a youthful freshness. There is an indescribable joie de vivre throughout this wine, with its delicate array of citrus and stone fruit, chalky minerality and oaky complexity. It's refined and it's beautiful, speaking quietly of its terroir with a mesmerising charm. Truly stunning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020MaisonChampyCortonCharlemagneGrandCruReviewExcerpt_600x600.jpg?v=1695870145\" alt=\"2020 Maison Champy Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020MaisonChampyCortonCharlemagneGrandCruReviewExcerpt_600x600.jpg?v=1695870145\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Maison Champy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaison Champy was founded in Beaune, 1720. While this doesn't make them the oldest house in Burgundy, it does make them the oldest to use fruit from both estate grown and independent growers. This practice is common in the region today, and Champy was some 300 years ahead of the curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, it's almost impossible to separate this grand house from history. In the 1860s, Louis Pasteur conducted his experiments in pasteurisation in their cellars, which date to the 15th Century, and the family are recognised by the French government as Living Heritage, along the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should go without saying, then, that their wines are testaments to an enduring family dedication to passion, skill and ambition. Their wines are still hand crafted and aged in their own cellars, making them a true icon not just of French culture, but the of world of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Champy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40298688282667,"sku":"2020 Maison Champy Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru","price":425.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/products\/2020MaisonChampyCortonCharlemagneGrandCru.png?v=1660199613"},{"product_id":"explore-chardonnay-pack","title":"Chardy Party Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eChardonnay is probably our favourite white grape. Here are six of our favourite anytime, anywhere \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/chardonnay\" title=\"Chardonnay\"\u003eChardonnays\u003c\/a\u003e that we have highly recommend to anyone looking for a great value Chardy fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Beechworth Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Hughes \u0026amp; Hughes Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Usher Tinkler Paperwasp Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Murdoch Hill Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 L.A.S. Vino Between the Capes Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick Sullivan is a name synonymous with exceptional Australian Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a top-value way to sample his sensational stylings with this variety, with this very reasonably-priced entry-level Pat Sullivan wine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis celebrates the volcanic soils of Southern Australia with a wine that strikes a lovely balance between richness, well-defined fruit, and distinctive soil-derived minerality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vineyards are nestled along Australia's unique limestone coast. This region is the world's third-largest volcanic plain, harbouring approximately 400 dormant volcanoes. Who knew?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePat's deep-rooted connection to this area, where he spent much of his childhood, fills him with tremendous enthusiasm as he offers this great modern representation of Australian Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My best Limestone Coast Chardonnay yet - perfectly poised with Goldilocks balance and mineral detail.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Patrick Sullivan (Owner\/Winemaker)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-patrick-sullivan-chardonnay\" title=\"2025 Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Beechworth Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis relatively new addition to the VS\u0026amp;amp;B fold is made with a blend of fruit from two different vineyards - the Brunnen \u0026amp;amp; Stanley Vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's simply stunning drinking - fresh and beautifully bright, long and fine, yet keeping a gorgeous texture in the palate entwined with just a hint of nuttiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a few dozen were made, so if you're keen to try this beautiful expression of Beechworth Chardonnay, we suggest you hop in quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-vignerons-schmolzer-brown-beechworth-chardonnay\" title=\"2025 Vignerons Schmolzer \u0026amp; Brown Beechworth Chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Hughes \u0026amp; Hughes Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Hughes \u0026amp; Hughes Chardonnay pulls fruit from across Tasmania – mostly the Derwent, with a splash from the Coal River and North West. Each site brings something different: the Derwent’s line and length, Coal River’s brightness, and a bit of flesh from the island’s north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 85% of the fruit was whole-bunch pressed, with the rest left on skins for a few days to bring some grip and weight. Everything was fermented wild in oak – around 15% new – and went through full malo during six months on lees. It was bottled unfined and filtered, keeping that natural texture front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine hits that sweet spot between freshness and richness – white peach and grapefruit with a touch of almond and spice. The palate’s creamy but still taut, with clean acidity and a savoury edge that pulls it all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s smart Tassie Chardonnay, and very strong value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-hughes-hughes-chardonnay\" title=\"2024 Hughes \u0026amp; Hughes Chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Usher Tinkler Paperwasp Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat ideas often start over a shared bottle of wine, and the 'Paperwasp' is proof of that. Usher Tinkler wanted to create a barrel-fermented Hunter Chardonnay that was immediately accessible in both style and price, and he has absolutely nailed it once again for the 2025 release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine takes its name from the 1.6-hectare vineyard planted in 1985, where backpackers often perform \"The Dance of the Paper Wasp\" to avoid the nests hidden in the canopy during harvest. Now 40 years old, these vines on sandy loam soil produce fruit with serious concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 100% barrel fermented in a mix of new and old French oak, with monthly lees stirring and partial malolactic fermentation. This gives the wine a rich, creamy texture that fills the mouth without weighing it down. It is full-bodied and generous but retains that vital freshness you need. A wonderfully versatile Chardonnay that delivers terrific bang for your buck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Such a beautiful wine, displaying all of the lightness and energy of the '25 chardonnay vintage... The wine shows the strength of the vineyards and the insight of the winemaker, with a relentless pursuit of quality in both areas. Punches well above its weight for the price, and the lingering lemony flavours are just divine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Toni Paterson MW (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-usher-tinkler-paperwasp-vineyard-chardonnay\" title=\"2025 Usher Tinkler Paperwasp Vineyard Chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Murdoch Hill Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 101.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMurdoch Hill is a producer that should be on your radar, with winemaker Michael Downer one of the real up-and-coming talents in the country. This Chardonnay might not have the pizzaz and funk of his 'Artisan' releases, but boy oh boy is it a good drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from a selection of different vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, providing complexity, balance and depth to the final product. Light and fresh on the one hand, creamy and mouth filling on the other. It's a mighty fine drink and nifty value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-murdoch-hill-chardonnay\" title=\"2025 Murdoch Hill Chardonnay\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 L.A.S. Vino Between the Capes Chardonnay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Between the Capes' is Nic Peterkin’s newest addition to the L.A.S. lineup, and it's essentially a regional blend from across Margaret River. While it sits as the entry point to the range, this is still 100% hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed, and barrel-fermented Gin-Gin clone fruit. It pulls together three top-tier sites, including Nic's top sites from Wilyabrup and Metricup, along with a cooler parcel from Karridale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the winery, Nic treats this with the same level of detail as his single-vineyard releases. It spends 10 months in seasoned French oak (with a small portion in amphora) and gets the full lees-stirring treatment every fortnight. By skipping malolactic fermentation, he’s kept the wine incredibly zippy and fresh, avoiding any of that heavy, buttery weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a Chardonnay that feels more open and approachable than the tightly coiled 'Wildberry Springs' but carries much more detail than your average regional blend. It’s got classic Margaret River ripe citrus and juicy stone fruit wrapped in a slightly salty, textured frame. It’s the perfect entry into Nic's stylings with the Chardonnay grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-l-a-s-vino-between-the-capes-chardonnay\" title=\"2025 L.A.S. 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It is slightly unctuous, with a faint nutty character in harmony with its yellow stone and orchard fruit elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all their wines, there is a distinct modern feel, while at the same time still being true to its origins, both respectful and representative of the terroir on which the grapes are grown. 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It went through full malo, giving a beautiful round mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a tiny amount of this has been produced... so get in quick!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fYxcomwlNGI?si=jNNaYiGYEv3e3hd3\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Peake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40927267455019,"sku":"2022 Latta Jurassique Blanc Chardonnay","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021LattaJurassiqueBlanc_a28b2cbd-7b31-475e-be97-e1540c5fd73f.png?v=1699323933"},{"product_id":"2021-hoddles-creek-road-block-chardonnay","title":"2021 Hoddles Creek Road Block Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 'Road Block' is a small-batch premium Chardonnay release from the team at Hoddles Creek Estate. 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A short note for a great wine.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Hoddles Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40927377653803,"sku":"2021 Hoddles Creek Road Block Chardonnay","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/HoddlesCreekRoadBlockChardonnay.png?v=1698100111"},{"product_id":"2022-sentio-beechworth-chardonnay","title":"2022 Sentio Beechworth Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eChris Catlow sources fruit from all across Beechworth for this lovely Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's bright acidity and tension throughout the palate and finish, and though it is on the fuller-bodied side it feels bouncy and fresh, with the fruit profile being mostly citrus\/ grapefruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfined and unfiltered, and unfortunately quite limited. 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The 2021 vintage, with near-perfect conditions, allowed for slow, even ripening. Fermented with wild yeast in small old oak barrels and matured for 11 months, this Chardonnay saw no fining and sterile filtration, preserving its purity and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMac's Woori Yallock Chardonnay is all about elegance and precision. On the nose, expect delicate aromas of peach skin, white florals, and a touch of nougat. The palate is framed by fresh orange rind, pulpy stone fruits, toasted almond, and crushed herbs. It has fine flesh on firm bones, with a bright mid-palate and a touch of white pepper leading to a long, textural finish. As always with Mac's white wines, it finishes with mouthwatering acidity and minerally, savory notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a beautiful reflection of the Woori Yallock terroir and Mac Forbes’ unique winemaking. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEnjoy this Chardonnay now, or let it develop in your cellar for 10-15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From a 1.36ha, south-facing vineyard in Woori Yallock that Mac Forbes has leased since 2012. Matured for 11 months in seasoned barriques. A bright gold with green tinges. Nutty and saline on the nose with aromas of yellow apples and pears. Gently textured and still tightly wound, this fills out and gains weight through the mid-palate before finishing saline and long. It's approachable now but will be even better in four to six years, if not longer.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pistacchio halva top note. It’s quite minerally, salty and savoury upfront, the first thing that hits the palate and the first thing you think of. And probably the last too. The fruit is in the background, Nashi pear, grapefruit, crunchy apple, white nectarine, green melon and a hint of papaya. Mouthwatering acidity, speaks elegance, lightness but power and fine talcum texture. Complete wine with balance and great length. It’s a pleasure.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mac Forbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41123629563947,"sku":"2021 Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Ferguson Chardonnay","price":89.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021MacForbesWooriYallockFergusonChardonnay.webp?v=1720141782"},{"product_id":"2019-lulu-vigneron-qv-detoiles-chardonnay-savagnin","title":"2020 Lulu Vigneron QV d'Etoiles Chardonnay Savagnin","description":"\u003cp\u003eSubtle, rich mildly oxidised nectar from the Jura, made by 'Lulu', aka Ludwig Bindernagel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay and Savagnin is sourced from the tiny appellation of L'Etoile, or 'the Star', named after the five-pointed fossils found throughout the region. 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There’s texture from extended ageing in oak and watch out for its breathtaking line of salty mineral sparks! Let it be (if you can!), give it some time in glass and you’ll see it open beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lulu Vigneron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41123848716331,"sku":"2020 Lulu Vigneron Etoile au Levant Chardonnay","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020LuluVigneronEtoileauLevantChardonnay.webp?v=1719888145"},{"product_id":"2021-passopisciaro-contrada-pc-chardonnay","title":"2021 Passopisciaro Contrada PC Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eA newer offering from Passopisciaro, this is a Cru Chardonnay from a minute parcel of vines, planted on small and challenging terraces between 870 and 950m, where growth is naturally limited and the maturation very particular and complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe development of a Cru Chardonnay wine is the direct result of their evolving knowledge of their white vines, as well the vines reaching a level of maturity to demand a premium release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich and fresh at the same time, offering notes of crushed smoky nuts, a touch of creamy honey evolving into ripe yellow fruit and florals. Concentrated and persistent, the wine melts away, with infinite length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of cooked apples, creme caramel, and nougat follow through to a full body with layers of fruit. It is soft and round textured, yet tensioned with lots of acidity at the end. Minerals such as stone and basalt. Some white pepper and honeysuckle, too. 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Crafted from the Bar-M Vineyard in Santa Barbara County, this wine exemplifies Brewer's philosophy of subtraction and refinement, aiming to capture the true essence of place with minimal interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented at very low temperatures in small stainless-steel tanks and aged in old French oak puncheons, the 2021 Diatom Bar-M Chardonnay\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e is a dynamic and elegant expression of the variety, reflecting the unique terroir of Santa Barbara County while maintaining a focus on precision and clarity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is vibrant and inviting, with aromas of ripe Meyer lemon, tangerine, honeysuckle, and exotic white flowers. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and juicy, offering a lively array of flavors that include poached pears, quince, lemongrass, and a touch of honeycomb. The wine balances generous fruit and a subtle textural grip with bright, refreshing acidity, leading to a long, flavorful finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Diatom Bar-M Chardonnay is perfect for immediate enjoyment but also promises to evolve beautifully with age. It’s a pure, elegant wine that embodies the transparency and purpose of Greg Brewer’s winemaking philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Diatom 2021 Chardonnay has inviting poached pears, quince and lemongrass aromas with touches of baker's yeast, honeycomb and acacia. The medium-bodied palate balances generous, exotic fruits and a touch of textural grip with bright waves of acidity, finishing long and flavorful. This Chardonnay is dynamic and so delicious!\"\u003cbr\u003e- Erin Brooks (The Wine Advocate)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Diatom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41127517683755,"sku":"2021 Diatom Bar-M Chardonnay","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021DiatomBar-MChardonnay.webp?v=1720141697"},{"product_id":"2022-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay","title":"2022 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe famed Giaconda Chardonnay is one of the great wines of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown by the iconic Rick Kinzbrunner on the hallowed slopes on the outskirts of Beechworth township, this wine has carved out a unique place for itself in Australian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable for its extraordinary power and ageing potential, it has long been held up as a bastion of quality Australian Chardonnay to the rest of the world. It is made in limited amounts and sells out without fail each and every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways a hotly anticipated release. Allocations are extremely limited. If you want it for your cellar, you'll have to act quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An utterly beguiling wine of deep complexity and stunning freshness... Filigree fine acidity brings a crystal clarity and freshness. A chardonnay masterclass from the masters.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It is in the mouth that the pedigree of the wine comes to the fore. The chalky texture and the penetrating intensity of flavor in combination are what make this wine so great, as I see it, and the 2022 vintage provides a gentle framework within which the wine exists. 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Elegant in its way.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Domaine Ratte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41141851357227,"sku":"2022 Domaine Ratte Grand Curoulet Chardonnay","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022DomaineRatteGrandCurouletChardonnay.png?v=1722388241"},{"product_id":"2023-mac-forbes-gladysdale-village-chardonnay","title":"2023 Mac Forbes Gladysdale Village Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mac Forbes Gladysdale Village Chardonnay hails from the southern end of the Yarra Valley, where the vineyard benefits from a unique microclimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated below Yarra Junction, this sub-region enjoys warm air flowing down the valley, combined with increased moisture from the surrounding forests and higher solar radiation. 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The wine's elegant structure and clean, linear profile are complemented by a powerful drive on the palate, making it as refreshing as it is complex. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is in the flinty, crunchy iteration of the Mac Forbes Chardonnay supermarket. A real minerally feel here, with citrus and grapefruit being the dominant fruit characters. It's a pithy, dramatic wine that will reward some cellaring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From a single site. A few hours of skin contact before fermentation and maturation in seasoned barriques. A brilliant green gold. Restrained with aromas of just-ripened orchard fruits, yellow plum, orange blossom and grilled hazelnuts. Really persistent, balanced, tensile and long. 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This is classic Margaret River through and through – big, rich, and unapologetically creamy. Moss Wood have been doing it this way for decades, and they’ve got it down to a fine art. You can always count on them to deliver something with a hefty dose of flavour while still keeping things elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage opens with a vibrant bouquet of white peach, nectarine, and lemon cheesecake, followed by deeper hints of vanilla bean and toasted cashews. On the palate, you’ll find ripe notes of nashi pear, lime, and rockmelon, layered over buttery shortbread and roasted nuts, thanks to its time in French oak. A beautiful balance of acidity keeps it all fresh, while subtle phenolics round things out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Chardonnay that ages like a fine wine should. Drink it now for those bright, fresh fruit flavours, or stash it away and watch it evolve into a toasty, butterscotch-laden masterpiece over the next 10-20 years. Whether you’re a fan of the old-school Chardonnay style or just appreciate quality, the Moss Wood 2023 has got you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the best chardies yet from Moss Wood, and that’s saying something with the quality of wines over the years. The nose is an immediately captivating combo of lemon curd, quince and cashew with just a subtle lift of zest. The palate has a sprightly energy with a crisp chalky acidity sustaining and focussing through to a very long finish, The winemaking approach is fairly simple with no wild yeasts, but the result is outstanding.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Ray Jordan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/467659679?h=f3837f0140\u0026amp;color=bc9109\u0026amp;title=0\u0026amp;byline=0\u0026amp;portrait=0\" data-dashlane-frameid=\"13861\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/467659679\"\u003eMoss Wood Chardonnay Wine Style\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/mosswood\"\u003eMoss Wood\u003c\/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\"\u003eVimeo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moss Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41169433853995,"sku":"2023 Moss Wood Chardonnay","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023MossWoodChardonnay_0116a1f8-c6ea-497a-996a-22608dc6d912.webp?v=1725842911"},{"product_id":"2021-kooyong-farrago-chardonnay","title":"2022 Kooyong Farrago Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Kooyong Farrago Chardonnay is simply one of the finest expressions of Chardonnay on the Mornington Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is sourced from a small block of 24-year-old vines in the Farrago vineyard, with the vineyard's ironstone-rich soil imparting a unique linearity and minerality to this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite a tricky growing season, careful vineyard management produced fruit with superb concentration and refined acidity. Handpicked and whole-bunch pressed into French oak (20% new), the wine was aged on lees for 11 months, enhancing its depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect aromas of grapefruit skin, citrus blossom, and hints of gun flint. The palate is bright and layered with citrus and a fine acid line, finishing long and pure. This Chardonnay is already drinking beautifully but will benefit from a stint in the cellar if you can wait. A stellar release from Kooyong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is complex, fabulous and a delight to drink. Yes, I did drink this as it was irresistible... Simply stunning.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An outstanding chardonnay that offers power and freshness, with a prodigious length and a twisting tension that carries from entry to end.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Stuart Knox (The Real Review)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Top, all round chardonnay drinking and, if you wish, cellaring.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lots of energy here, pickled lime and zesty things, with juicy pulpy citrus flavours. 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The level of detail applied his exploration of Chardonnay is exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Yarra Valley Chardonnay is a wine of intensity and extreme precision. The fruit is sourced from the famous Lusatia Park vineyard in the Yarra Valley. Chris chooses to pick this fruit a little later than many other winemakers from the region, looking for full flavour development with acid retention before the fruit comes off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is straight up basket pressed as whole bunches, the fruit as the soloist, oak playing second fiddle. The length is wonderful. The expression is pure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrap yourself in, this is one of the best examples of Yarra Chardonnay we have seen this year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It shows in both generosity of fruit and fineness of structure in this stunning '23. Bright, concentrated aromas in melon and citrus fruits, pear, nectarine and gentle spice, buttery and flinty. Smooth in texture, almost luscious, and well composed with a touch of tangy acid drive to close.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jeni Port (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The range of wine here is largely superlative. This said, the chardonnay style is a lean, almost combative one... Sexy oak rims, subtle and embellishing, rather than lording. Hints of toasted hazelnut, praline and the barest hint of fruit. Phenolics as much as freshness, playing their structural hand. A lean, barely mid-weighted chardonnay that stands to fill out very well. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There’s a good hit of creamy texture to the palate, which is waxy and fulsome. Lemon butter, pear, pastry dough, grapefruit pith, and preserved lemon burst through the mouth while being wrapped up in a sheath of attractively bitter phenolics and lemon rind-drenched acidity. Good draw of length. The wine’s waxiness and savouriness work beautifully with the fruit, with ample structure to frame it all. 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This vineyard is a cornerstone of the winery’s story, with its distinctive combination of altitude and aspect allowing for slow, precise ripening, which is key to producing Chardonnay with incredible finesse and mineral depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, this wine is a masterclass in balance and energy, showing zesty lemon curd, orange rind, and subtle spice. The palate is driven by a flinty, saline minerality, a hallmark of the Judd site, which sits in the wind-whipped hills of Main Ridge. Aged in small and large format French oak (25% new) for 10 months, this wine has layers of complexity but maintains the bright, lean structure that defines cool-climate Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin and Karen Spedding have been relentless in their pursuit of crafting wines that truly express their unique sites, and the Judd Chardonnay is one of the clearest examples of that vision. This is top-tier Mornington Chardonnay from one of the region's finest producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich spicy aromas, citrusy, floral and stony mineral notes, the palate intense and focused, taut and tense with great precision and high acidity that draws the palate right out. A gorgeous chardonnay of terrific refinement, line and length.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Ten Minutes by Tractor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41190516064299,"sku":"2022 Ten Minutes by Tractor Judd Chardonnay","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022TenMinutesbyTractorJuddChardonnay.webp?v=1728532372"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/collections\/premium-chardonnay.oembed?page=5","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}