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A quality Pinot Grigio from Dave and super value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arfion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40885638135851,"sku":"2023 Arfion Pinot Grigio","price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/ArfionPinotGrigio_32e8bbed-b29a-4f00-8ad7-82a432eff546.png?v=1694485427"},{"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. A single block wine from the steep East-facing portion of the family vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir prowess with the variety is well known, rarely does Franco D'Anna miss with this variety. When he says this deserved its own bottling, you bet your boots there is a reason for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kind of wine that will reward the patient. 96 points from Gary Walsh and another top release from Franco \u0026amp; co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Some struck match, almond, white peach, white flowers. Intense, all citrus sorbet, very chalky and quite spicy, tight and grapefruity on a very long finish. Such energy and precision. 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":"2023-animale-yarra-valley-chardonnay","title":"2023 Animale Yarra Valley Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eDave Mackintosh is dab hand at great value Yarra winemaking, among his many other dab hands. This new Chardonnay release under the Animale label is vibrant fun with a leesy, creamy serious side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dixon's Creek sub-region is the Chardonnay source, with early picked grapes looking towards a zingy, early drinking style. But with some time in French oak, minimal sulphur and an unfined and unfiltered mantra, this has turned into something much more interesting...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Animale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40951205625899,"sku":"2023 Animale Yarra Valley Chardonnay","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/AnimaleChardonnay_1_4fc5ae3c-639d-40e9-b1c8-e8e28ca4f557.png?v=1701058395"},{"product_id":"2021-wheeler-electric-lines-chardonnay","title":"2021 Wheeler Electric Lines Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eDale Wheeler has a pint-sized label in the Yarra Valley that works with small parcels of fruit from excellent vineyards across the region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicacy and subtlety are his winemaking signatures, both on full display here with this beautiful and terrific value Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built on a thrilling line of acidity, all crunchy and filled with delicious white peach. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more refined Chardonnay from the Yarra at the moment for the price Dale is asking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Distinctive style, and quite ‘Chablis-like’ to trot out that old trope. Very very good.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Wheeler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41020407676971,"sku":"2021 Wheeler Electric Lines Chardonnay","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021WheelerElectricLinesChardonnay.webp?v=1708403461"},{"product_id":"2022-combes-savage-garden-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2022 Combes Savage Garden Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's a lot to love about Yarra Sauvignon Blanc these days as good vignerons are seeking wines with flesh and depth as well as instant refreshment gratification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOscar Hermann's wild-ferment example is such a wine, flowing with citrus\/ grapefruit flavours, supported by a stoney, mineral-salty mouthfeel. A bit of oak aging, and a couple of days of skin contact contribute complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSexy Sauvignon, and we don't say that too often.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Combes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41075502415915,"sku":"2022 Combes Savage Garden Sauvignon Blanc","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020CombesSavageGardenSauvignonBlanc.png?v=1713754396"},{"product_id":"2021-combes-whats-beneath-chardonnay","title":"2021 Combes What's Beneath Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's an electric Chardonnay from a rising star of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Oscar Hermann sees the Cordillera Vineyard in the Upper Yarra as one of the great places to grow Chardonnay in the region, where flint and mineral characters are derived from the red and grey volcanic clay soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a beautiful shape to this wine. It's fine but full flavoured, supremely detailed in it's white peach through the savoury\/saline falvour profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's got length, drive, focus - all the beautiful things about Chardonnay grown in a cool climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sheesh, this is good. It’s so saline and savoury, honey glazed nuts spiked with lemongrass, ginger and a huge slosh of green apple juice. A nod to Jura, perhaps, my mind wanders to those dry palominos of Spain, though, or maybe the Luis Seabra whites from Portugal that take on sea spray and oyster shell minerality by the bucket load. There’s volume here too, concentration, definition, squeakiness to texture. Proper stuff, proper depth and complexity. Ripper chardonnay, that no matter where you look for references to, marches to its own beat with confidence.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Combes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41075503890475,"sku":"2021 Combes What's Beneath Chardonnay","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2019CombesWhat_sBeneathChardonnay.png?v=1713753344"},{"product_id":"2021-mac-forbes-gladysdale-little-yarra-chardonnay","title":"2021 Mac Forbes Gladysdale Little Yarra Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Mac Forbes Gladysdale Little Yarra Chardonnay beautifully captures the essence of this cool corner of the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from the southern end of the valley, this vineyard benefits from warm air currents and increased moisture from surrounding forests, resulting in rich, aromatic fruit. The 2021 vintage enjoyed perfect conditions, allowing for a slow, even ripening that produced exceptional fruit. Mac's meticulous winemaking techniques include wild yeast fermentation and maturation in small old oak barrels for 10 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has seductive aromatics of preserved lemon and custard apple, accented by hints of marzipan and crushed herb. The palate opens with a touch of salinity, leading to pithy citrus and fresh green apple skin. The talcy mineral structure provides grip through the mid-palate, finishing pure and focused, as is Mac's style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Little Yarra Chardonnay is delightful now but promises to evolve beautifully with age. Another alluring Chardonnay from the one-and-only Mac Forbes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"My pick of the '21 single-vineyard chardonnays, this has a complex bouquet of just-picked nectarines, white flowers and oyster shells. The palate is nicely balanced, with good weight and concentration. It's also chalky textured, saline and long. And, like Mac Forbes' single-vineyard wines, in particular, it's been built to last.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mac Forbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41123629367339,"sku":"2021 Mac Forbes Gladysdale Little Yarra Chardonnay","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021MacForbesGladysdaleLittleYarraChardonnay.webp?v=1720066895"},{"product_id":"2021-mac-forbes-woori-yallock-ferguson-chardonnay","title":"2021 Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Ferguson Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Ferguson Chardonnay is a standout Yarra Valley Chardonnay from the esteemed Woori Yallock vineyard, which has been under Mac’s careful guidance since 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in 1995 and owned by the Ferguson family, this south-facing vineyard benefits from relief from hot northerly winds, producing exceptional fruit every year. 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":84.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021MacForbesWooriYallockFergusonChardonnay.webp?v=1720141782"},{"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. The result is a Chardonnay that is both rich in aromatics and supple in structure, with the grey-brown clay soils lending depth and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it’s tightly structured, yet reveals a fullness that sits prominently up front, offering a rich and satisfying experience. With a pithy, long finish, this Chardonnay showcases both depth and restraint, making it a wine that will only improve with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScoring 94 points from Philip Rich of the Halliday Wine Companion, the Gladysdale Village Chardonnay is perfect for those who appreciate a wine that balances complexity with finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"All Willowlake fruit. A few hours of skin contact before fermentation and maturation in only seasoned barriques. A terrific bouquet with its subtle white pear, gentle citrus, orange pith and hazelnut scents. Tightly structured, as it always is, but with good depth. Pithy and long too. This just needs six to 12 months or so to open up.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Mac_Sub-Region_Map.jpg?v=1724034892\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Mac Forbes - Mac Forbes - Yarra Valley\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PnoQH5udTg4\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mac Forbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152542343211,"sku":"2023 Mac Forbes Gladysdale Village Chardonnay","price":62.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023MacForbesGladysdaleVillageChardonnay.webp?v=1724041404"},{"product_id":"2023-mac-forbes-yarra-junction-village-chardonnay","title":"2023 Mac Forbes Yarra Junction Village Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe highest rated of the Village Chardonnays this year, this is a blistering Chardonnay from the Mac Forbes team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTucked in a smaller valley that stretches from Yarra Junction to Poweltown, this east-facing vineyard enjoys cooler winds off the Yarra River, with mountain ranges to the north and southwest offering shelter from the harsh afternoon sun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grey loam soils with underlying silt, combined with the site’s natural protection, allow the Chardonnay grapes to ripen later, developing thicker skins and maintaining bright acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Chardonnay is all about balance and precision. 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. A lovely wine destined to blossom over the next, at least, seven to 10 years.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/Mac_Sub-Region_Map.jpg?v=1724034892\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Mac Forbes - Mac Forbes - Yarra Valley\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PnoQH5udTg4\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mac Forbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41152542834731,"sku":"2023 Mac Forbes Yarra Junction Village Chardonnay","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023MacForbesYarraJunctionVillageChardonnay.webp?v=1724041590"},{"product_id":"2023-sentio-lusastia-park-chardonnay","title":"2023 Sentio Lusastia Park Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eChris Catlow is one of Beechworth’s best producers. 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. Packed with interest.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Tom Kline (Inside Burgundy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Sentio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41174053191723,"sku":"2023 Sentio Lusastia Park Chardonnay","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023SentioLusastiaParkChardonnay_c843eb3f-9e89-4b0b-853a-f4e45ea4415e.webp?v=1727826683"},{"product_id":"2023-denton-shed-chardonnay","title":"2023 Denton Shed Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Denton View Shed Chardonnay comes from the bottom of the Denton View vineyard slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are wider spaced at the bottom of the hill. It makes for a more generous style of Chardonnay, with more width and riper fruit flavours than the premium Denton View Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine shows distinct mineral characters and a rounder, more voluptuous version of Yarra Valley Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by the talented and newly instated winemaker Kirilly Gordon in a fuller-bodied style - this is a very good wine at the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denton View Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41199226650667,"sku":"2023 Denton Shed Chardonnay","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023DentonShedChardonnay.webp?v=1729566048"},{"product_id":"2023-first-foot-forward-chardonnay","title":"2023 First Foot Forward Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartin Siebert has an impressive resume having worked at Benjamin Leroux in Burgundy, Pegasus Bay in NZ and Yarra Yering in the Yarra Valley. His own project here now with First Foot Forward. The wines show every ounce of his experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Chardonnay from cool sites in the Yarra. If you like Yarra Chardonnay, you're going to like this - it's as simple as that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is great drinking here for the Yarra fan that's not going to bust the bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fruit from Lone Star Creek in the Woori Yallock and Rising Vineyard in St Andrews. Whole bunch pressed to puncheons and a couple of new hogsheads. A very bright green gold. Aromas of ripe white peaches and hazelnuts, with the oak sitting very discreetly in the background. There's terrific intensity on the very well-balanced, structured and long palate. Lovely wines from this producer for the 2023 vintage.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"First Foot Forward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41213366009899,"sku":"2023 First Foot Forward Chardonnay","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023FirstFootForwardChardonnay.webp?v=1731556643"},{"product_id":"2022-yeringberg-chardonnay","title":"2022 Yeringberg Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yeringberg Chardonnay straddles the magic sweet-spot between a bold, traditional toasty Chardonnay and the modern fresher styles in the variety that the Yarra Valley has become known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked from hillside blocks that balance ripeness with cool-climate freshness, the fruit is whole-bunch-pressed and fermented in French oak barrels (30% new). Lees stirring adds that unmistakable creamy texture, while the cool 2022 vintage ensured the wine retained a fine mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifted aromas of white peach, lemon zest, and roasted almond lead into a palate that’s both generous and precise. Layers of stone fruit, lemon curd, and oak spice unfold, with a flinty streak and a long, clean finish tying it all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt's a classic style of Chardonnay - one for traditionalists and contemporary wine lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A combination of natural and inoculated ferments, then racked to 25% new oak with 25% mlf. A bright green gold. Attractive scents of ripe stone fruits, lemon confiture, honey and hazelnuts that are echoed on the flavourful, silky, gently viscous and long palate. At the more hedonistic end of the Yarra chardonnay spectrum and a delicious wine to drink now and over the next three to five years.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uyj6gt6yiGo?si=67801tQ132lYAbV3\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yeringberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41316901650475,"sku":"2022 Yeringberg Chardonnay","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022YeringbergChardonnay.png?v=1738813027"},{"product_id":"2023-denton-chardonnay","title":"2023 Denton Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Denton Chardonnay is a textbook example of what this site does best - precision, energy and texture, all wrapped up in a clean, mineral frame. Sourced mainly from Block 6 on the northeast slope, it benefits from gentle morning light and granite-rich soils that dial up the detail and length. A splash of fruit from the close-planted Gingin vines in Block 4 adds some extra edge to the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented wild in large-format puncheons, including one brand-new barrel for extra layering, the wine spent 10 months on fine lees with a few gentle stirs along the way. There’s no smoke or mirrors here - just thoughtful farming, sensitive winemaking, and a great season that offered long, slow ripening and terrific flavour development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith new investment and energy flowing through the estate, this release signals a producer clearly hitting its stride. Denton’s Chardonnay has always had a loyal following, but this one may be their most assured yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Opulent and complex aromas of ripe stone fruits, ginger, oyster shells and scented white flowers. Concentrated and structured on the palate, finishing saline, nutty and very long. Another excellent Denton chardonnay.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (The Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Denton View Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41409842577451,"sku":"2023 Denton Chardonnay","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023DentonChardonnay.webp?v=1744093907"},{"product_id":"2024-giant-steps-yarra-valley-chardonnay","title":"2024 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yarra Valley Chardonnay is always a killer introduction to the Giant Steps range - and the 2024 vintage is bang on form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is drawn from across five of Giant Steps’ key sites - Sexton, Gruyere Farm, Tarraford, Applejack, and Wombat Creek - giving a complete picture of the region in one glass. A classic season brought excellent flavour ripeness and natural acidity, and winemaker Mel Chester has nailed the brief again: purity, precision, and a heap of charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole-bunch pressed, wild fermented and raised in mostly old French oak, this is a wine driven by citrus and white stone fruit, but it’s the tension and mineral drive that leave a mark. A touch of malo and lees work gives it just the right amount of flesh without dulling the zip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, it’s sleek, textural, and incredibly polished. Whether you’re restocking your fridge or dipping your toe into Yarra Chardonnay for the first time, this is a no-brainer. One of the best-value cool-climate Chardonnays in the country, year in, year out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Smells fleshy with aromas of stone fruits, together with a little pink grapefruit and light citrus notes. 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It’s a new project for Yeringberg’s younger vines, with a bit more freedom in the winemaking and a fresh take on what the estate can be. This white blend flips the classic Marsanne\/Roussanne combo on its head, bringing texture, grip and a more savoury vibe into the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"800\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Marsanne makes up the bulk of it and spent about three weeks on skins, adding structure and a bit of chew. The Roussanne was pressed straight to old barrels to keep its perfume and balance things out. It all came together in old oak for 10 months, and was bottled as is – no fining, no filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"1020\" class=\"\"\u003eIt’s got a soft golden glow and opens with gentle florals, dried herbs, stone fruit and spice. 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Tread Softly also plants a native tree for every bottle sold, so you’re doing some good while you sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZesty citrus and juicy stone fruit lead the charge here, making it a natural partner for roast chicken, light pastas or a simple plate of grilled veg. Great value, planet-friendly, and just a really solid glass of Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tread Softly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41473762689067,"sku":"2024 Tread Softly Chardonnay","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023TreadSoftlyChardonnay_f5f196ba-44b9-49b3-bc51-9fc07da7ecf8.webp?v=1747184978"},{"product_id":"2024-giant-steps-circle-of-fifths-chardonnay","title":"2024 Giant Steps Circle of Fifths Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis debut release marks an exciting step for Giant Steps and winemaker Mel Chester. With the Circle of Fifths Chardonnay, Mel and the team wanted to capture the character of the Yarra Valley in one glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlended from their renowned single vineyards - Tarraford, Sexton, Primavera, Applejack, and Bastard Hill - this wine gives you a snapshot of the season rather than focusing on a single site. It’s made with the same care and precision as the single vineyard wines: whole bunch pressed, wild fermented in French oak puncheons (15% new), and left on full lees until bottling for extra depth and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 season was all about balance - moderate yields, bright acidity, and vibrant fruit. The wine brings together citrus and stone fruit notes, with just a hint of oak spice in the background. It’s a bright, expressive Chardonnay that shows what the Yarra was all about in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An exciting new addition to the Giant Steps range, this new blend of all the single-vineyard wines is an absolute cracker and sits very comfortably in the range, both qualitatively and price-wise... By the time this is released in June it should be singing.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It’s a killer chardonnay. Direct, powerful, long, potent with mid-palate flavour but searing and complex through the finish... It’s both dramatic and controlled. It tastes and feels like a wine from a producer who is at the top of its game.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1075507986?h=e6fe494ffc\" title=\"vimeo-player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Steps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41702375030827,"sku":"2024 Giant Steps Circle of Fifths Chardonnay","price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024GiantStepsCircleofFifthsChardonnay.png?v=1748572227"},{"product_id":"2024-dappled-appellation-chardonnay","title":"2024 Dappled Appellation Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eShaun Crinion’s Appellation Chardonnay has quietly built a cult following as one of Australia’s best-value Chardonnays. The 2024 vintage is yet another feather in the cap - complex, classy and seriously good drinking for the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from a clever mix of upper and lower Yarra Valley sites — Macclesfield, Steels Creek, Seville and St Andrews — Shaun blends fruit from multiple clones (P58, I10V1, Dijon 76 \u0026amp; 95) to capture a complete picture of the region. The fruit is hand-picked, foot-crushed, gently pressed and wild fermented in a mix of old and new French oak. No stirring, no tricks, just careful, considered winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it’s all white peach, lemon pith, cashew and struck flint. The palate strikes that sweet spot between texture and tension, finishing with a fine grapefruit snap that gives it real drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant, balanced and sophisticated - this is modern Yarra Chardonnay with all the finesse and none of the fuss. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"White peach, toasted hazelnuts, a light smoky struck match... pink grapefruit tang, a firm chalky grip to texture... complex. Tightly-coiled.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Dappled Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41778141921323,"sku":"2024 Dappled Appellation Chardonnay","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023DappledAppellationChardonnay_9ff84cfd-b23b-435f-9ace-7ae37fc14693.webp?v=1749694946"},{"product_id":"2024-tarrawarra-estate-chardonnay","title":"2024 TarraWarra Estate Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eTarraWarra has been part of the Yarra Valley’s fabric since the early ’80s, quietly nailing classic styles while keeping things low-key. The cellar door’s stunning, the art gallery’s impressive, and the wines have always walked that fine line between polish and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Chardonnay is a notch racier than last year’s – cooler conditions and a longer ripening window have dialled up the energy and detail. It’s got that classic Yarra mix of citrus and white peach, with just enough texture from the barrel work to fill things out. Nothing too flashy, just clean, expressive fruit with a bit of edge and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd like the previous vintage, there’s no separate reserve wine this year – all the best fruit ended up right here. That means you’re getting the top gear, but at the same easygoing price. It’s crisp, balanced and genuinely hard to stop drinking once you start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TarraWarra Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41778152669227,"sku":"2024 TarraWarra Estate Chardonnay","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024TarraWarraEstateChardonnay.png?v=1776042337"},{"product_id":"2023-bobar-chardonnay","title":"2023 Bobar Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is Chardonnay pared back to its bare bones - and all the better for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a high, east-facing slope in Yarra Glen’s Nenagh Park vineyard, the fruit for this wine comes off lean, gravelly soils that lend it a cool, coiled energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom and Sally Belford have been making wines like this for over a decade now, and every year they seem to get a little more dialled in. The 2023 Chardonnay is as restrained and tightly wound as any they’ve made. Direct-pressed and wild-fermented in seasoned hogsheads, it spent nine months on lees in barrel, then a further seven in stainless steel. There’s no new oak, no fining, no filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a finely etched white, all citrus pith, wet stone and subtle almond meal. There’s texture and depth, but it’s carried with grace rather than weight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like your Chardonnay clean-lined and tightly-wound, this is a pristine example from two very lovely humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is bell ring clear. It’s kind of gentle but vividly fresh. Green apple crunch, tart lime juice zestiness, an undertow of almond and hazelnut but gently there with cooling, briny minerality on show. It does savouriness well, it does refreshment well. It has this distinct sense of complexity and detail in the fruit profile, light seasoning of spice, that mineral vein that lands at the lip-smacking end of the spectrum. It’s a ripper.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Bobar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41778161287211,"sku":"2023 Bobar Chardonnay","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023BobarChardonnay.webp?v=1750028984"},{"product_id":"2024-oakridge-yarra-valley-chardonnay","title":"2024 Oakridge Yarra Valley Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eOakridge has been setting the pace for modern Yarra Chardonnay for years, and this release shows exactly why. Sourced from vineyards across the Valley and made with the same sharp eye as their top wines, it’s crisp, layered and refreshingly understated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything’s done with a light hand – the fruit is hand picked, fermented wild, and aged in old French oak, no bells and whistles. What you get is Chardonnay with real drive and clarity, plenty of citrus and stone fruit, a flick of acid and just enough texture to keep it interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s serious enough for the table, relaxed enough for a weeknight, and priced so you don’t have to think twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An excellent introduction into the Oakridge chardonnay program. Immediately appealing with its aromas of ripe nectarines and a pinch of fresh vanillin. Even better on the harmonious, uncluttered and very flavoursome palate. Perfectly priced to drink and enjoy over the next year or two.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Oakridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41781595766827,"sku":"2024 Oakridge Yarra Valley Chardonnay","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/OakridgeYarraValleyChardonnay.webp?v=1750027565"},{"product_id":"2023-the-wanderer-macclesfield-chardonnay","title":"2024 The Wanderer Macclesfield Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"294\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe 2024 Macclesfield Chardonnay is a new addition to The Wanderer lineup and a pretty sharp debut at that. 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Two clones picked on the same day, co-fermented in mostly seasoned oak, with a dab of new and a fair bit of lees work over nine months to flesh things out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s plenty going on without it ever feeling busy: preserved lemon, just-ripe stone fruit, a flicker of ginger biscuit. A saline snap through the mid-palate pulls everything into line. The acidity’s fine but firm, and the oak’s there if you’re looking - but it never pushes. What lingers is texture, not toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a wine built on small, deliberate choices. Nothing overdone, nothing unnecessary. Just a calm, savoury Chardonnay that feels like it knows exactly what it’s meant to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nicely poised with its aromas of white peach, flowers, lemon zest and light marine scents. Equally subtle on the well-balanced and very even palate, finishing tensile and long. It's terrific, even now, but will continue to blossom over the short to medium term.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is such an enjoyable wine, not least for one that’s so finely-wrought and understated... It’s cool and clean, lightly spiced, crisp with apple and grapefruit, a fine dustiness to texture, a little bit juicy too, with a zesty finish of excellent length. Lovely. 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It’s lifted and floral, with citrus, jasmine and a flick of lemongrass on the nose. The palate walks a fine line between weight and freshness: lemony, chalky and mineral with a gentle phenolic grip that keeps everything tight and focused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion) awarded it 93 points, calling it “finely structured, lemony and chalky textured… perfect with pan-fried whiting.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction is tiny, but the quality is undeniable. A fascinating new chapter for the Yarra, and one that’s already delivering the goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"While a minuscule 100 litres was bottled in half bottles in '21, there was no wine released in '22, making this the first, if you like, commercial release in 750ml bottles. Whole-bunch pressed to an old puncheon for fermentation and then to tank. 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Whole-bunch pressed, wild-fermented in large-format French oak (only one new puncheon), and left on lees for 11 months, it’s as pure an expression of site and season as you’ll find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it’s all citrus blossom, nectarine and white pear, with a flicker of melon, struck match and flinty mineral detail. The palate shows an extra gear of concentration this year: richly fruited and textured, but with a mineral backbone that reins it all in and drives the finish long and taut. It’s coiled, polished and beautifully composed — Chardonnay of presence and poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion) gave it 97 points, praising its “verve and presence on the palate… really long. Really good.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny volumes, serious pedigree — this is one of the Yarra’s most compelling modern Chardonnays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Mendoza clone, whole-bunch pressed, natural-yeast fermented and matured in two seasoned 600L French oak barrels and one new puncheon. A bright green gold. Extremely complex with its bouquet of perfectly ripened white nectarine, pear, lemon verbena, iodine and a hint of nutmeg. Powerful and structured, this has real verve and presence on the palate. Really long. Really good.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Serrat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41926416039979,"sku":"2024 Serrat Chardonnay","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024SerratChardonnay.webp?v=1756860289"},{"product_id":"2024-giant-steps-applejack-vineyard-chardonnay","title":"2024 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points \u0026amp; No. 12 in the James Suckling Top 100 Australian Wines of 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A notably complete single-vineyard bottling, with an excellent balance of tension and power.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerched high in the cool reaches of Gladysdale, Applejack is best known for shaping some of the Yarra’s most poised Pinot. But in recent vintages, its potential for Chardonnay has become undeniable - particularly in warmer years like 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis site sits at 300 metres, with east-facing slopes and basalt-rich soils that deliver fruit with piercing acidity and fine-boned structure. The 2024 growing season was warm and relatively early and the Chardonnay here benefited hugely - ripening with clarity, energy, and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole-bunch pressed and wild fermented in 500L puncheons (only 15% new), it spent nine months on lees to build tension and shape. No stirring, no fining - just a clear expression of site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a tightly coiled, mineral Chardonnay with citrus pith, white nectarine, and a gentle thread of almond and struck flint. 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The beautifully balanced and tightly coiled palate is underpinned by its concentration and intensity. Finishes saline and extremely long.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted by Phil Sexton himself in 1997, this vineyard sits on shallow clay-loam soils at the foot of the Warramate Ranges. It’s one of the lower-altitude sites in the Giant Steps portfolio, and always the first to be picked—typically delivering the boldest and most generous of their single-vineyard Chardonnays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage, a warmer, more traditional Yarra Valley season, has brought added precision and a saline, citrus-driven line to the usual Sexton generosity. Handpicked fruit was whole-bunch pressed and fermented in 500L French puncheons (20% new), with nine months on lees building quiet volume and drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s stone fruit flesh, preserved lemon, almond meal and flinty reduction in the mix, but the palate is where this wine sings - layered, textural, and cut with crystalline acidity. A flick of cashew and white spice drifts on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a fuller expression than Tarraford or Applejack, but in 2024 it walks the line beautifully. Always a crowd favourite, this vintage feels just that bit more focused. 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Nestled in a protected valley in Tarrawarra, it’s technically a warm site but the shelter creates a unique cool pocket, extending hang time and building complexity without sacrificing freshness. This subtle edge has made Tarraford one of the most characterful Chardonnay vineyards in the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage plays to its strengths. A fast and furious season led to pristine fruit with beautiful line and shape. Handpicked and whole-bunch pressed, the juice went to 500L puncheons (20% new) for wild fermentation. Nine months on lees brings polish, not weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Chardonnay with serious power. Layers of ripe stone fruit and lemon curd ride alongside preserved lemon, flint, and salted oatmeal. The palate builds through creamy lees texture and finishes taut, with a long, pithy flick of grapefruit and crushed shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage after vintage, Tarraford delivers one of the most distinctive Chardonnays in the Giant Steps line-up - broader than Applejack, more savoury than Sexton. 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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","brand":"Giant Steps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41945739984939,"sku":"2024 Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Chardonnay","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023GiantStepsBastardHillVineyardChardonnay_1.png?v=1754282006"},{"product_id":"2024-lambert-chardonnay","title":"2024 Lambert Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuke Lambert doesn’t make flashy Chardonnay; he makes it to speak of where it’s from. This one comes from a high, east-facing pocket of the Denton Vineyard, where granitic soils are so thin you can see the rock grinning through. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClone 95 vines here produce small, early-ripening bunches, and Luke treats them with his trademark light touch - whole-bunch press, wild ferment, zero additions apart from a whisper of sulphur, then time in a seasoned 2,000-litre foudre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2024, that site delivered Chardonnay with a little more flesh on the bones - sunny fruit layered over its usual mineral spine. White blossom, hay, citrus oil and a cool stony core are all in play, joined by a savoury umami edge that lingers on the finish. 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