2023 Scarborough Yellow Label Chardonnay

93 pts
The go-to option for the die-hard fans of buttery Chardonnay. Classic stuff from the Hunter Valley.

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The Scarborough Yellow Label Chardonnay is a go-to for many of those who yearn for the Australian Chardonnays of yesteryear.

While the rest of the world seemed to pivot toward leaner, "skinny" Chardonnay, the Scarborough crew stayed true to the classic, generous style that put them on the map. 

It’s all about that unmistakable buttery weight. You get poached white peach and toasted cashews on the nose, followed by a palate that’s plush and fleshy. They ferment the juice in French oak and let it go through a bit of natural malolactic fermentation, which gives it that creamy, mouth-filling texture.

Even with all that "old school" richness and barrel-fermented detail, it still finishes with a clean line of acid to keep it all in check. If you want a Chardonnay with some actual meat on its bones, this is the gold standard for the price. Reliable, properly delicious, a classic for a reason.

93 points
"From the strong '23 vintage, this is the best Scarborough Yellow Label I have seen... Fans will adore the aromatic lemon and peach-trifle notes, with the fruit still firmly at the fore."
- Toni Paterson MW (Halliday Wine Companion)

93 points - "From the strong '23 vintage, this is the best Scarborough Yellow Label I have seen. The palate has its characteristic flavour concentration, but this year there is more energy, tension and balanced acidity. So while it remains generous, it has been pared back a touch, which is exciting to see. Fans will adore the aromatic lemon and peach-trifle notes, with the fruit still firmly at the fore." - Toni Paterson MW (Halliday Wine Companion)

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Customer Reviews

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Shane Y.
Great value Chardonnay

Melon and butterscotch on the nose with a full, round and rich palate. This is a beautiful drop at an amazing price well up there with more expensive Hunter Valley Chardonnays.

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Jane W.
Reliable quality and good value

Great to see this on special - it is up to $35 at other bottle shops

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Steve E.
Chardy Wood

Love this old school wooded chardy. Yummy stuff.

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victor a.
2022 Scarborough Yellow Label Chardonnay

al lovely old style easy to drink and enjoy chardonnay at a very affordable price

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B
Never disappoints

A reliable go to at a very affordable price point. Never disappoints.

Since 1987, the Scarborough Yellow Label Chardonnay has been the wine that’s made Scarborough Wine Co famous. Our best-selling wine, loved and shared across generations. We source our Chardonnay from vineyards in the heart of the Hunter Valley. This 2023 vintage is the newest release from an outstanding Hunter Valley vintage.

HOW DOES IT TASTE?

Aromas of cinnamon poached white peach with crushed roast cashews leap from the glass, followed by a beautifully weighted mid palate of stewed nectarines and perfumed French oak, finishing with an elegant long acid line.

After a little time in the bottle, this delicious, full-flavoured style of Chardonnay is matured for 12 months in French oak of varying ages and then released to you, ready to enjoy. Delicious.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Hunter Valley
Australian State NSW
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 93
Alcohol 13.5%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
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