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Description
The 2024 Hughes & 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.
About 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.
The 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.
It’s smart Tassie Chardonnay, and very strong value.
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 3 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
4 reviews
- SRShaun R.Verified Buyer3 years agoReviewing2021 Hughes & Hughes ChardonnayRated 4 out of 5 starsLovely drinking.
Perfect balance of oak and fruit. These guys don’t make a bad wine.
- NRNeill R.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Beginner5 years agoWine Knowledge Level BeginnerReviewing2021 Hughes & Hughes ChardonnayRated 5 out of 5 starsBeautiful and elegant Chardonnay
You will be hard-pressed to find a better, more elegant and easy-drinking chardonnay than this for the price-point. It hits the mark beautifully and can be enjoyed across many occasions / settings - from an easy afternoon drink through to pairing it with anything fish related. BUY BUY BUY
- JJruthVerified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast5 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2021 Hughes & Hughes ChardonnayRated 5 out of 5 starsI love this Chardonnay!
This is a wonderful modern Chardonnay - fruit driven, with soft and well-integrated oak, with gentle and restrained malolactic fermentation. Highly recommended!
| Price Bracket | $31 to $40 |
| Type | White |
| Body | Medium Bodied |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Derwent Valley |
| Australian State | TAS |
| Reviewed By |
The Wine Front |
| Critic Score |
93 |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
Mewstone
Jonny and Matt Hughes - Mewstone Vineyard, TAS Mewstone
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