2023 The Other Right Fawn Chardonnay

A bold yet refined natural Chardonnay from organic Adelaide Hills fruit, showcasing rich texture, flinty precision, and a modern approach to full-bodied winemaking.

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‘Fawn’ is The Other Right’s beautifully bold yet refined take on full-bodied Chardonnay. Crafted by Alex Schulkin and Galit Shachaf, this Adelaide Hills standout blends natural winemaking with a nod to the lush Chardonnays of the past—minus the weighty excess. The result? A wine that balances richness with vibrancy, offering a contemporary twist on an old-school classic.

The fruit comes from Brendan Cameron’s organic (in-conversion) Lansdowne Vineyard in Forreston, where Chardonnay thrives in cool-climate conditions. Fermented in stainless steel for three weeks before spending eight months in seasoned French oak, the wine undergoes gentle oxidative aging to develop layers of texture and complexity. No additions, no interventions—just pure craftsmanship.

Expect stone fruits, hints of nuttiness, and a saline edge that underscores the wine’s flinty mineral backbone. It’s luscious yet precise, with a supple mouthfeel that’s equally at home with food or as a standalone sipper.

With only 80 dozen made, ‘Fawn’ is a rare opportunity to experience Adelaide Hills Chardonnay reimagined.

92 points - "Lansdowne Vineyard, Forreston, Adelaide Hills and the fruit un-topped for some of its life in the varied vessels before bottling.

Those oxidative-handling notes ring well in this wine, sniffs and licks of fino sherry, very gentle, salted cashew, faint hazelnut, then other things that speak of chardonnay truer, in lime, green apple, cinnamon. Lovely. It’s got good verve and freshness, some faint saline notes, a bit diffuse one could say, washy and fresh but a touch watery, still pleasing anyway, good overall in its general presence and personality. Easy drinking." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

Over the years, Fawn has become synonymous with finesse.
Rich, flinty, and luscious, a truly elegant and precise wine. Delicate stone fruit vibes seamlessly unite with nuttiness and salinity.
Organic chardonnay juice, fermented in stainless steel for 3 weeks, then transferred into old french oak for 8 months élevage, and left untopped for a slow oxidation to happen.
Mineral and soft, one to savour. A timeless Chardonnay.

Certified Organic (in-conversion) Chardonnay grown by Brendan Cameron,
Lansdowne Vineyard, Forreston, Adelaide Hills

80 dozen made

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Adelaide Hills
Australian State SA
Feature Natural/Lo-Fi
Organic
Reviewed By The Wine Front
Critic Score 92
Alcohol 12%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure DIAM Cork

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